Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
UK
Contact person: Russell Greenwood
E-mail: russell.greenwood@nhs.net
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned 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
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
GMTS Health Policy Specialism Education Provision
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provider for the provision of professional education subject matter in respect of the Health Policy specialism as part of the overall Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) offering.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 944 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme (GMTS) is a multi-award winning, fast-track leadership scheme that sets out the develop the health and care leaders of the future. Each year, the GMTS currently aims to bring on around 250 new trainees on to the two/two-and-a-half-year scheme where trainees undertake a range or placements and education components as part of the programme. NHS England has the responsibility of managing and supporting these trainees from point of application through to graduation as scheme alumni.<br/><br/>A new supplier for this provision with up to date curriculum is critical in ensuring that the overall experience of GMTS from all perspectives continues at the high levels that have become expected and seeks to ensure the best possible outcomes for the future workforce of the ever changing NHS.<br/><br/>A full description of the requirement can be found in the ITT documents once suppliers have registered their interest.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 944 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend for up to 36 months
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Interested suppliers should register on the NHS England e-procurement system here: https://health-family.force.com/login<br/><br/>• Once logged in click 'Find Opportunities' and search for ‘GMTS Health Policy Specialism Education Provision'<br/>• Click 'Register Interest'<br/>• Once you have registered your interest you will be able to view the Requirements and submit a response to the questions within the portal.<br/>• Any messages about the opportunity should be sent via the e-procurement system. You can do this by going to the home page and:<br/>o Click on 'My proposals & Quotes'<br/>o Click the relevant Project Title<br/>o Click 'Messages' & 'New Message'
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
08/04/2024
Local time: 17:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/04/2024
Local time: 09:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The tender includes a 10 day standstill period as required by the public contract regulations.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
05/03/2024