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
Developing and delivery sleep studies training
Reference number
C108118
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 British Sleep Society (BSS)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £430,000
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 British Sleep Society (BSS)
The case for direct award can be found on the tender portal.
HEE is seeking a provider to Develop flexible programmes of accredited scientific practice (ASP) in sleep disorder medicine and deliver webinars and short courses in sleep
HEE believes that it is highly unlikely for any other supplier to be able to provide the following skills/tools provided by BSS as a supplier for the following reasons:
1. BSS is the leading expert body for this workforce.
2. BSS is the only organisation with the focused motivation, access to committed and targeted professionals and research into Sleep Medicine to be able to ensure that the curricula will be developed rapidly and that the pilot courses will target the correct individuals to allow the NHS to provide the highest quality Sleep Services to patients
3. BSS is the only organisation able to accurately identify and contact all trainees from all healthcare workforces in the field of sleep disorders
4. BSS is the only organisation who can adequately target the training grants at the appropriate trainees and Trusts in a relevant, timely and equitable way, which maximizes completion of the qualifications.
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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 PIN is £430,000 excluding VAT
The closing date of this PIN is midday on 2nd December 2022
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £430,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
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
2 December 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
12 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