--- title: "EEAST - DPS Framework for Learning and Training Services (24-T23)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST" published: "2025-02-25" --- # EEAST - DPS Framework for Learning and Training Services (24-T23) Buyer: EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e7bb.json) ## Summary See notice for full details. ## Notice The East of England Service NHS Trust ("the Authority") covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999-emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care. Our diverse area is spread over about 7,500 square miles and contains a mix of rural, coastal and urban areas - from Watford to Wisbech and Cromer to Canvey Island. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of each community's differing environmental and medical needs. The Authority employs more than 5,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers to deal with 1,384,547 emergency calls every year. Staff and volunteers are trained and experienced in caring for patients in a variety of situations, ranging from life-threatening illness and injury to less serious situations such as falls in the home or patients with minor injuries. In addition, the Authority handles more than one million non-emergency patient journeys to and from routine hospital appointments. Further information regarding the Authority can be obtained from www.eastamb.nhs.uk. This is a procurement to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) of multiple categories and suppliers to provide a range of Learning & Training Services to the Authority. The contract notice relates to the setting up of a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which will be by the East of England Ambulance Service to procure a range of Learning & Training Services The Dynamic Purchasing System will be valid until 27th October 2028. Throughout the life of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions In section II.2 - I cannot see this section but under II.2.7 - Description of renewals can you add the following please Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. ### Lot Information Category 1 - Continuous Professional Development (CPD) (including blue light) The Authority is looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Continuous Professional Development (Including Blue Light) Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Introduction to Public Procurement * Strategic Media Handling * Minute Writing and Note Taking * Recruitment and Selection Training It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 10 - Culture and Engagement EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following solutions: Culture and Engagement Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) services such as: * The ability to run staff surveys of any description and provide reports and analysis * The ability to provide cultural diagnostic tools to aid analytical investigations into cultural matters * The ability to build staff engagement through crowd sourcing initiatives that support the employee voice and aid co-creation of a defined solution * The ability to provide cultural and/or cultural relevant programmes that help build compassionate, inclusive and supportive cultures It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 11 - Workshop / Fleet Technician OR Technician Training EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following solutions: Workshop/ Fleet Technician Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) services such as: * Windscreen repairs * Auto electrics * MOT It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 12 - Estates Training EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following solutions: Estates Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) services such as: * Responsible Persons (RP) * Asbestos Awareness * Legionella Courses * Premises Assurance Modelling Course (PAM) It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 2 - Leadership and Development EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Leadership and Development Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Certificate and Award in Management - BTEC Level 3 and Level 5 * ILM Level 3 * ILM Level 5 * ILM Level 7 * Conflict resolution * Strategic Leadership * Leader as coach * Leading through change * Leadership programmes at all management tiers, from developing manager through to Executive lead It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The option to provide complete training solutions, part solutions (co-facilitation and creation of courses) and train the trainer options. * The ability to deliver courses face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual courses, where required. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating.d Category 3 - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Equality Act 2010 within the Workplace * Equality and Diversity within the Workplace * Unconscious Bias Training * Cultural Competence development * Creating speak up cultures * Inclusive leadership courses suitable for all levels of Leadership, including Executive and Board It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct EDI training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke EDI training solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The option to provide complete training solutions, part solutions (co-facilitation and creation of courses) and train the trainer options. * The ability to deliver courses face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual courses, where required. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 4 - IT EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: IT Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Microsoft packages * Adobe * SharePoint It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 5 - Project Management EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Project Management Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * PRINCE 2 * Foundation * Foundation and Practitioner * Practitioner Re-Registration * Project Management Diploma * Lean Six Sigma (All levels) It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 6 - Coaching and Mentoring EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Coaching and Mentoring Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Coaching and Mentoring Level 3 * Coaching and Mentoring Level 5 * Mentoring in the Workplace * Individual coaching * Group and/or team coaching * Coaching for performance * Coaching services suitable for all levels of employee from colleague to Executive lead It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke coaching solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The ability to deliver coaching face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual coaching, where required. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 7 - Learning and Development EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Learning and Development Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Clinical CPD courses suitable for Paramedics, Allied Health professionals and associates * Mentoring and coaching * Clinical management * Resuscitation Council UK Approved Courses * Advance life support courses * Advance Clinical skills courses * Award in training & Education Level 3 * Performance under pressure * Maternity and Obstetrics CPD - including Advanced skills * Mental health CPD * Level 7 and Level 6 Higher Education CPD Courses * Clinical Education Publications * Anatomy and Surgery Skills for paramedics It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The ability to deliver training face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual coaching, where required. During the further competition the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 8 - Health and Safety and First Aid EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Health and Safety Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * NEBOSH General Certificate * NEBOSH Diploma * Emergency First Aid at Work * First Aid at Work * It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The ability to deliver face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual coaching, where required. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. Category 9 - Health and Wellbeing EEAST are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of the following training solutions: Health and Wellbeing Providers should ideally be able to supply a comprehensive range of training solutions that fall within this category including (but not limited to) courses such as: * Wellbeing Champions * Mental Health First Aider It is not essential that providers can offer every training course mentioned within this non-exhaustive list. Suppliers must also be able to provide services that include: * The ability to conduct training needs analysis on behalf of EEAST * The ability to build bespoke solutions based on training needs analysis for EEAST * The ability to deliver face to face, across the entire Eastern region, alongside virtual coaching, where required. During the invitation to tender (ITT) the customer will give an indication of which training courses will be required together with full details of their requirements. Providers who have been awarded onto this category will be able to opt-out of any further competition opportunity if they are unable to meet the customers full requirements and/or specification. Additional information: Please note the that estimated value stated is over the period of the DPS and is for guidance and tendering purposes only. The Authority does not guarantee any value or volume of work arising from this Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Throughout the lifetime of the DPS, the Authority will undertake reviews of its effectiveness and reserves the right to seek new solutions. Renewal: Estimated timing for further notices to be published. This DPS will be valid until 27th October 2028. This notice will be re-issued on an annual basis to ensure transparency and continuation of accessibility to the DPS for those interested in participating. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007136-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,500,000 | | Lots value | £18,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST | | Locality | MELBOURN | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG8 6EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Melbourn | | Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007136-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.eastamb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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