Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Contact
Jessica Nerlich
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
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
NHS Ambassadors Programme
Reference number
C105204
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 are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to Education and Employers
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £266,004
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
Health Education England are putting out this notice as a PIN (Prior Information Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to Education and Employers
The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.
HEE is seeking a provider to support and coordinate all aspects of the NHS Ambassador programme
HEE believes it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be up and running from the start of the project and to provide the following skills which include:
● Comprehensive experience of the NHS Ambassadors programme and its resources including the national network of primary and second phase schools.
● Extensive knowledge and experience of running the end-to-end process of providing volunteering activities, including a pre-existing national network of primary and secondary phase schools, a network of health ambassadors reflecting the diversity and breadth of roles within the NHS and strong links with national educational stakeholders.
● An existing database of volunteering opportunities and access to a network of volunteers across the NHS which reflects the breadth of roles, professions and sectors.
● Extensive experience of connecting health volunteers to educational activities reflecting the breadth of curriculum lessons and relevant healthcare professions.
● Extensive knowledge and experience of collecting data and demonstrating the impact of volunteering activity against outcome measures and obtaining insights to support the sustainment of the programme.
● Extensive knowledge and experience of delivering and facilitating a breadth of health-related careers activities tailored to the requirements of the NHS and education providers.
● Comprehensive experience and knowledge of national health ambassadorial programmes, including the required resources, technical guidance and advice.
https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects
All communications should be made via the messaging function on the Health Family eTendering portal.
If any provider has concerns with the commissioning intentions outlined within the published documentation, please raise this via the eTendering Portal in the first instance within 30 days of the date of this Prior Information Notice.
The financial envelope for this PIN is £266,004
The closing date of this PIN is midday on 14th November 2022
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £266,004
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
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
Restricted 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 expressions of interest
Date
14 November 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.5) Scheduled date for start of award procedures
1 December 2022
Section six. Complementary information
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.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Country
United Kingdom