Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Health Education England
1st Floor, Blenheim House, Duncombe Street
Leeds
LS1 4PL
Contact
Jessica Nerlich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Health Education England Framework with the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Reference number
C107702
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 VEAT (Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to Royal College of Anaesthetists
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
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 VEAT (Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to Royal College of Anaesthetists
The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.
HEE is seeking a provider to HEE National Primary and Integrated Care team wish to put into place a framework agreement to deliver on the priorities and Mandate deliverables of HEE in Anaesthesia and Medical Associate Professionals as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan and People Plan.
HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by RCoA as a current supplier for the following reasons:
1. RCoA is the only UK based professional membership organisation and registered charity representing Anaesthetists; RCoA is the sole authoritative body for Anaesthesia in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The organisation’s Royal status carries a level of reputation and access to expertise that is not replicable across other suppliers.
2. RCoA has access to expertise in advancing education and research in Anaesthesia and is responsible for setting standards of training and administering examinations in Anaesthesia in England.
3. RCoA is experienced in setting and monitoring standards of care and in providing expert guidance and advice on policy to relevant bodies (including HEE, NHSI/E and GMC) on matters relating to the provision of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine services in England.
4. RCoA has access to over 24,000 RCOA Fellows and Members registered internationally, including all Anaesthetic trainees in England and a large number of Anaesthesia Associates, Anaesthetic Consultant Doctors, Specialty and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors. These groups make up the primary stakeholder networks for HEE work to develop the Anaesthesia Associate (and wider Medical Associate) profession.
5. RCoA operates a number of expert reference groups, forums and sub-committees including: the Association of Anaesthesia Associates, the Faculty of Pain Medicine, and the Anaesthetists in Training Committee.
6. The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) specifically outlines the requirement to work with the Royal Colleges of which RCoA is the only one with responsibility for AAs and Anaesthesia.
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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 VEAT is £1.8 Million excluding VAT
The closing date of this VEAT is midday on 4th November 2022
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
Health Education England are putting out this notice as a VEAT (Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice) with a view to completing a Direct Award to Royal College of Anaesthetists
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 October 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS
Churchill House 35, Red Lion Square
London
WC1R 4SG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,800,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £1,800,000
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