Tender

Digital Skills Development Network (DSDN)

  • NHS England

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-035813

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0421d5

Published 5 December 2023, 2:53pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS England

1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill

Leeds

LS2 7UE

Contact

Workforce Commercial Team

Email

workforcecommercialteam@hee.nhs.uk

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

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

Digital Skills Development Network (DSDN)

Reference number

C228322

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

To enhance digital skills development for informatics staff across various regions, fostering workforce readiness and improving healthcare services.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

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

.Open Procedure - Single Lot


The project aims to establish a three-year support framework for Digital Skills Development Networks (DSDNs) within the Digital Academy (DA). Through a selected DSDN host organization, the initiative seeks to enhance digital skills development for informatics staff across regions, promoting workforce readiness and improving healthcare services. The project is currently in the approval process, focusing on sustaining support for DSDNs and contributing to overall digital readiness


The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 22th December 2023 at 12:00pm (midday)

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £1,500,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 January 2024

End date

31 March 2027

This contract is subject to renewal

No

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To express interest and access the Tender Documentation please use the link below and view live opportunities: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open 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 tenders or requests to participate

Date

22 December 2023

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 2 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

5 December 2023

Local time

3:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

NHS England

1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill

Leeds

LS2 7UE

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

NHS England

1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill

Leeds

LS2 7UE

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

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