Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Contact
Leila Hodson
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Delivery of HEE's Advanced Practice Supported e-Portfolio Route
Reference number
C38738
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
HEE seeks to offer education providers and other organisations (e.g., professional bodies, and professional networks, (working in partnership with education providers to achieve the full commission) the opportunity to bid for and be awarded contracts to support delivery of HEE’s Supported e-Portfolio Route which includes, for a proportion of applicants, the provision of limited, specific learning opportunities to address gaps for individuals seeking to be recognised by the Centre as advanced practitioners.This commission is to support 3,000 suitable individuals successfully supported through the HEE Supported e-Portfolio Route to education provider sign off. Those who achieve sign off, are deemed suitable by the provider to reach the standards required for inclusion on the Directory.It is anticipated that this activity will be delivered by multiple providers across England and for there to be a presence in each of HEE’s seven regions.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
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
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEE seeks to offer education providers and other organisations (e.g., professional bodies, and professional networks, (working in partnership with education providers to achieve the full commission) the opportunity to bid for and be awarded contracts to support delivery of HEE’s Supported e-Portfolio Route which includes, for a proportion of applicants, the provision of limited, specific learning opportunities to address gaps for individuals seeking to be recognised by the Centre as advanced practitioners.This commission is to support 3,000 suitable individuals successfully supported through the HEE Supported e-Portfolio Route to education provider sign off. Those who achieve sign off, are deemed suitable by the provider to reach the standards required for inclusion on the Directory.It is anticipated that this activity will be delivered by multiple providers across England and for there to be a presence in each of HEE’s seven regions. The commission will be supported by the national programme team to develop a standardised process.The contract will be in place until the end of 2022/23 academic year.The Contract shall be split in to Two Lots, one of which is generic and the other being in the specialism of Primary Care.Bidders are invited to access the procurement documentation at:https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=ProjectsPlease access the ITT procurement documents for further information.The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th August 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time.Should Bidders have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at:Phone: 0800 9956035E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.ukAll communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal. During the tender exercise the Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channeled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself. No Bidder, Bidder Member, or any of such Bidder's advisors, consultants or subcontractors may have ex parte communications with the Contracting Authority or any of their employees, advisors, contractors or consultants regarding the ITT, the Procurement, other than as expressly permitted in this ITT.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
18 October 2021
End date
31 August 2023
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend for one further year until 31/08/2024
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 6th August 2021 at 12:00pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted. The e-portal system will shutdown at 12:00pm and any un-submitted bids not registered to the system at this time will not be accepted. Therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time.
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
6 August 2021
Local time
12:00pm
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
6 August 2021
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
generaloffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/courts-tribunals
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Country
United Kingdom