Planning

PIN Pre-Market Engagement for Blended Learning Dentistry - Hygienist

  • NHS England

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-031209

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-040e37

Published 23 October 2023, 2:15pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS England

1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill

Leeds

LS2 7UE

Contact

Rehilah Hamid

Email

rehilah.hamid@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.england.nhs.uk//

Buyer's address

https://www.england.nhs.uk//

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.