Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Contact
Sarah Ambrose
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
PIN (Prior Information Notice) Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course
Reference number
C47325
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following providers London South Bank University; Sheffield Hallam University; University of Salford; University of Huddersfield and University of Coventry.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,160,000
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
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health Education England (HEE - the Commissioner) are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award. Please note that this is not a Tender opportunity and that the contracting authority intends to direct award the contract to the following providers London South Bank University; Sheffield Hallam University; University of Salford; University of Huddersfield and University of Coventry. This is to maintain programme continuity and to upscale delivery through the five Trust sites across the seven Regions which have been identified, it is proposed we retain the current providers for the next 3 years in order maintain a high level of service provision. This will support the continuity of training to students in line with the AP-MH Curriculum and Framework who are accredited by the by the Centre for Advancing Practice as they are seen as the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements to support Advanced Practice Mental Health Training Course.Heath Education England [HEE] believe that London South Bank University; Sheffield Hallam University; University of Salford; University of Huddersfield and University of Coventry are the only provider organisation to support the continued development, delivery and management of the Advanced Practice, Mental Health Training Course.The financial envelope for the contract is £2,160,000. If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the e-Tendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice. The case for direct award can be found on the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=ProjectsThe closing date of this PIN is midnight on the Thursday 4th November 2021
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 October 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes