Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Rehilah Hamid
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
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
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PIN Pre-Market Engagement for Blended Learning Dentistry - Hygienist
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
In the first tranche of this Blended Learning Dentistry programmes, the blended learning team will commission training providers/ consortium to develop, create and deliver an innovative accessible 3-year Blended Learning Dental Hygienist degree programme that can be used for the apprenticeships currently in development and where it is deemed the most appropriate route for the students in any given geographical area. The expectation is that this supports the development of a qualitatively different workforce who are digitally capable to deliver 21st century care.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £350,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE4 - West Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
Nationwide
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHSE would like to invite potential service providers to a Market Sounding Event on 1st November from 1 to 3pm on-line.
If you would like to attend this event, please express your interest via the Atamis portal.
The purpose of event is understand what is available in the blended learning arena for education, this is a interactive event and will help shape the tender specifications.
Please express an interest and a formal link will be issued to Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 322 132 809 342
Passcode: iEn8eG
Download Teams | Join on the web
After the event we will be issue the tender towards the end of the November 2023.
two.2.14) Additional information
In the first tranche of this Blended Learning Dentistry programmes, the blended learning team will commission training providers/ consortium to develop, create and deliver an innovative accessible 3-year Blended Learning Dental Hygienist degree programme that can be used for the apprenticeships currently in development and where it is deemed the most appropriate route for the students in any given geographical area. The expectation is that this supports the development of a qualitatively different workforce who are digitally capable to deliver 21st century care.
The recommendation is therefore that the contract/s will be offered for a length of 3 years with the potential to extend for a further 2 years (3+2) to ensure the maximum benefit to both NHSE, Training providers/consortium, the student and thus aim to secure the future dental hygienist workforce in the NHS.
Robust contract management will review the outputs of the programmes to ensure that high quality, impact and value for money is demonstrated and evidenced for the duration of the contracts.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 October 2023
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: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NHSE would like to invite potential service providers to a Market Sounding Event on 1st November from 1 to 3pm on-line.
If you would like to attend this event, please express your interest via the Atamis portal.
The purpose of event is understand what is available in the blended learning arena for education, this is a interactive event and will help shape the tender specifications.