Scope
Reference
C343380
Description
To provide delivery of the North West Public Health Practitioner Scheme. The scheme gives learning opportunities and support to those eligible within the public health workforce to work towards registration as practitioners on the UKPHR. This scheme has been in the North West since 2020 in the North West.
The contract will be issued under the NHS Standard Terms and Conditions for the Provision of Services. The term of the agreement will be 5 years on a (3 year +1+1) basis. The approved budged is up to £250,000 (excluding VAT) and will be divided into a no more than £50,000 (excluding VAT) per year basis. The CPV code is 80000000.
Contract 2. North West UKPHR Practitioner Scheme Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £250,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
17 April 2025
Contract dates
- 17 April 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 11 months, 14 days
Description of possible extension:
Award a 3-year contract to Health Talks Ltd with the option to extend by up 2 x 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| UKPHR001 | Ensure a minimum of 20 learners achieve UKPHR registration per year in North West |
12 months |
| UKPHR002 | Ensure quarterly updates on progress and outcomes. |
3 months |
| UKPHR003 | Produce a yearly report showcasing activity relating to programme. |
12 months |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
Health Talks Ltd
Top Floor Office, 74 High Street
Brightlingsea
CO7 0AQ
United Kingdom
Email: alix@healthtalks.org.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. North West UKPHR Practitioner Scheme Support
Contracting authority
NHS England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDPT-3135-BWWY
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Meena Valambhia
Email: england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Website: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government