Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
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
Digital Leadership Training for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Reference number
C52854
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 NHS Providers (NHSP).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
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
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 NHS Providers (NHSP).The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.Heath Education England [HEE] believe that NHS Providers is the only organisation capable of providing support such as to meet specific requirements of the HEE national Digital Readiness Programme. NHSP is the only supplier with the requisite expertise, reach and experience to assist HEE in fulfilling Mandate deliverables and actions of UK government policy including the Long-Term Plan and People Plan. Specifically: building digital and data leadership expertise and strong board-level accountability for digital transformation – this includes having a CIO or CCIO (or role within this function) on the ICS board; establishing ICS board governance to regularly review digital and data strategy, cyber security, services, delivery and risks, underpinned by meaningful metrics and targets; owning a digital and data strategy that has had wide input from clinical representatives from across the organisation; ensuring board ownership of a digital and data strategy that is linked to the ICS strategy and underpinned by a sustainable financial plan; identifying digital and data solutions to improve care by regularly engaging with frontline users and citizens; investing in regular board development sessions to develop digital competence, manage cyber security risk and achieve the sustainability agenda; investing in a multidisciplinary CCIO and CNIO function.HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following service provided by NHSP as a current supplier for the following reasons as outlined within the Case for Direct Award.For the Specification, Contract and the Case for Direct Award please access the portal at: 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 closing date of this PIN is midday on 20th December 2021
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
10 January 2022
End date
9 January 2025
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
20 December 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
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
Internet address
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