Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Contact
Matthew Lawson
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
Provision of Web based Education Resources to Support GP Speciality Training
Reference number
C52132
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
HEE is seeking to secure quality and value assured provision of web-based resources to support GP Specialty Training. GP Trainees have access to funding for the costs of courses and other study leave resources to augment the teaching they receive in practice and on structured teaching programmes. During the pandemic trainee access to web-based resources has increased substantially. HEE funds the cost of these resources through the study leave budget with the cost of registration being reimbursed to the trainee. Currently there are a range of providers and a variety of websites with no common standard or quality assurance.
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
HEE is seeking to secure quality and value assured provision of web-based resources to support GP Specialty Training. GP Trainees have access to funding for the costs of courses and other study leave resources to augment the teaching they receive in practice and on structured teaching programmes. During the pandemic trainee access to web-based resources has increased substantially. HEE funds the cost of these resources through the study leave budget with the cost of registration being reimbursed to the trainee. Currently there are a range of providers and a variety of websites with no common standard or quality assurance. HEE intends to appoint a number of qualified providers for trainees to access the required support in order to ensure that the resources being used by trainees are of high quality and represent value for money for the study leave budget. Trainees will be able to choose between preferred providers and will register and pay the fee up front and then reclaim the cost via the study leave funding arrangements. The procurement will be separated into three lots based around the focus of support provided:Lot 1. Provision of exam support resources for trainees preparing for the Applied Knowledge Test (AKT)Lot 2. Provision of exam support materials for trainees preparing for the Remote Consultation Assessment, or any subsequent equivalent exam run by the RCGP. Lot 3. Provision of general knowledge resources for GP Trainees including guidelines, summaries of clinical evidence and searchable databases.The rationale for the procurement is: • To provide quality assurance for the resources used by GP trainees • To ensure value for money for the study leave budget • To foster a culture of fairness of provision for both trainees and providers. Further information relating to this RFI can be found at HEE's e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission of RFIs must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=ProjectsThe closing date for RFI response is 8th December 2021 at 12:00hrs (midday)
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 January 2022
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