Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Commercial Team
england.workforcecommercialteam@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
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
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Approved Clinician Training (National Provision)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England is seeking the provision of training places for mental health law training to support mental health professionals to apply to become Approved Clinicians via the portfolio route in the following regions:
Lot 1: Northeast & Yorkshire and Northwest
Lot 2: Midlands and East of England
Lot 3: Southwest and Southeast
Lot 4: London and Southeast
Tenderers may bid for more than one lot providing they have a physical presence in the geographical location.
The Awarded Contracts shall be payable based on the volume of activity with a maximum price per learner of £5,500.00 (EXCLUSIVE of VAT).
As such, there shall be no Total Contract Value, but a cost per learner to be charged to the Authority, this shall be an all-inclusive cost which will cover the total number of learners.
Based on current estimated number of learners, the anticipated financial envelope for this procurement exercise over the full 4 year contract (Including optional extensions) is not anticipated to exceed
Lot 1: Northeast & Yorkshire and Northwest - £962,500.00
Lot 2: Midlands and East of England - £1,232,000.00
Lot 3: Southwest and Southeast - £643,500.00
Lot 4: London and Southeast - £715,000.00
The contract period will be for (24) months, with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of (12) months each subject to annual review and available budget.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 05/08/2024 by 12:00hrs (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All 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 channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,553,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England is seeking the provision of training places for mental health law training to support mental health professionals to apply to become Approved Clinicians via the portfolio route in the following regions:
Lot 1: Northeast & Yorkshire and Northwest
Lot 2: Midlands and East of England
Lot 3: Southwest and Southeast
Lot 4: London and Southeast
Tenderers may bid for more than one lot providing they have a physical presence in the geographical location.
The Awarded Contracts shall be payable based on the volume of activity with a maximum price per learner of £5,500.00 (EXCLUSIVE of VAT).
As such, there shall be no Total Contract Value, but a cost per learner to be charged to the Authority, this shall be an all-inclusive cost which will cover the total number of learners.
Based on current estimated number of learners, the anticipated financial envelope for this procurement exercise over the full 4 year contract (Including optional extensions) is not anticipated to exceed
Lot 1: Northeast & Yorkshire and Northwest - £962,500.00
Lot 2: Midlands and East of England - £1,232,000.00
Lot 3: Southwest and Southeast - £643,500.00
Lot 4: London and Southeast - £715,000.00
The contract period will be for (24) months, with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of (12) months each subject to annual review and available budget.
The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 05/08/2024 by 12:00hrs (midday).
Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All 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 channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.
To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view opportunities:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £3,553,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
2 periods of 12 months
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
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
5 August 2024
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: 90 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 July 2024
Local time
5:00pm
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
High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom