Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Contact
Maxine Elstob
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
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
Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI).
The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise.
The commission will comprise of:
Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas
Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas
Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels
RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £240,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England would like to determine interest from the Market in respect of a potential Allied Health Professionals Safe Staffing Service through a Request for Information Exercise (RFI).
The service if commissioned will provide the vital research and resource development necessary for all Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to deliver safe and appropriate care in the settings where they practise.
The commission will comprise of:
Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas
Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas
Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels
RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024.
two.2.14) Additional information
To access a copy of the RFI documentation and further information, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:
Phone: 0800 9956035
E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 January 2025
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: Yes