Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Russell Greenwood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
GMTS Health Policy Specialism Education Provision
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provider for the provision of professional education subject matter in respect of the Health Policy specialism as part of the overall Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) offering.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,944,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) is a multi-award winning, fast-track leadership scheme that sets out the develop the health and care leaders of the future. Each year, the GMTS currently aims to bring on around 250 new trainees on to the two/two-and-a-half-year scheme where trainees undertake a range or placements and education components as part of the programme. NHS England has the responsibility of managing and supporting these trainees from point of application through to graduation as scheme alumni.
A new supplier for this provision with up to date curriculum is critical in ensuring that the overall experience of GMTS from all perspectives continues at the high levels that have become expected and seeks to ensure the best possible outcomes for the future workforce of the ever changing NHS.
A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITT documents once suppliers have registered their interest.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,944,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for up to 36 months
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login
• Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for ‘GMTS Health Policy Specialism Education Provision'
• Click 'Register Interest'
• Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal.
• Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and:
o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes'
o Click the relevant Project Title
o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 April 2024
Local time
5:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 April 2024
Local time
9:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The tender includes a 10 day standstill period as required by the public contract regulations.