Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Contact
Bob Murray
Telephone
+44 7736635334
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.6) Main activity
Other activity
Training
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Bespoke Senior nurse Training Programme
Reference number
C248011
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80561000 - Health training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Development and delivery of a bespoke Nurse-led one on one clinical management training programme
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £232,500
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79998000 - Coaching services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ4 - Kent
Main site or place of performance
Maidstone Hospital
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide direction and support to develop a clinical leadership ethos that is relevant to current operational challenges. Design a bespoke programme that meets the evolving challenges facing health care organisations, and recognises the impact workplace settings can have on leadership development.
Provide bespoke training adapted to the individual needs of the candidates and delivered by experienced senior nurses within the clinical setting. This should include a 1:1 coaching approach to be delivered face to face within the clinical area. A skills and knowledge assessment will be included to create an individualised development plan for each candidate.
The second phase of the programme will involve collaborative workshops between candidates on themes identified through the phase one. Group action learning sessions will be facilitated to strengthen networks and create an enhanced self-awareness for candidates of their own practice.
Cohorts are required for: 40 Ward managers, 44 Matrons, 12 Heads of Nursing.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Specialist programme developed and used in other NHS Trusts. Therefore, direct award made to provide consistency in approach.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Connect Health Advisory Ltd
11 Oaks Dene, Walderslade Woods, Kent, ME5 9HN
Waldersalde Woods
ME5 9HN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £232,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Hermitage Lane, Kent
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
Country
United Kingdom