Somerset Health and Social Care Training, Workforce Development and Innovation Open Framework

Procurement reference

SFT-CF-C459338

Procurement description

Somerset Health and Care Academy (“the Academy”) is a strategic partnership established through a contractual joint venture between Somerset Council (SC), Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), and NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB). The purpose of the Academy is to establish a high-quality, flexible and scalable provider base to deliver training, workforce development, and innovation services aligned to system-wide workforce priorities, with a particular focus on providing high quality social care training programmes. SFT is running this procurement on behalf of the Academy.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

5000000.00 GBP to 6000000.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM to 11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Trade agreements

Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Further information about fees

For every Call-Off Contract under the Framework Agreement, the Academy will receive 35% of learner fees, with the Provider receiving 65%.

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

35.0000%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With and without reopening competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

See Document 2 Specification for the list of Permitted Organisations who will be able to buy services via the Framework Agreement.

Framework operation description

See Document 2 Annex B Framework Operating Rules

Description

This Lot is for the provision of high-quality, non-accredited training designed to meet the learning and development needs of the adult social care workforce, unpaid carers, and other relevant care professionals. The training delivered under this Lot must support the development of knowledge, skills and competencies required to provide safe, effective, high quality, person-centred care and support.

The Authority requires access to a flexible range of training programmes that can be tailored to local priorities, legislative requirements, emerging best practice, and workforce development needs. Suppliers must be capable of delivering training to a diverse audience, including care workers, support workers, personal assistants, supervisors, managers, and unpaid carers.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is for the provision of nationally recognised accredited qualifications that support the development of a skilled, competent and professionally qualified adult social care workforce. The Authority requires access to a range of regulated qualifications that enable learners to gain recognised credentials, meet statutory and regulatory expectations, support career progression and workforce development priorities within the care sector.

Training and assessment delivered under this Lot must contribute to workforce development, recruitment, retention and professionalisation across adult social care settings, including residential care, domiciliary care, supported living and community-based services.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is for the provision of leadership, management and workforce development programmes that strengthen leadership capability and capacity across health, social care and wider care settings. The Authority seeks training and development interventions that support individuals, teams and organisations to lead effectively, manage change, improve workforce wellbeing and deliver high-quality integrated services.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is for the provision of training and development programmes that support integrated health and care services and the strategic priorities of the wider health and care system. The Authority requires flexible, innovative and responsive learning solutions that support collaboration across organisational boundaries and promote integrated approaches to care delivery.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is for the provision of training and development programmes that enhance digital capability, data literacy and the effective use of technology across health and care services. The Authority seeks to develop a digitally confident workforce capable of embracing innovation, utilising digital tools effectively and delivering safe, technology-enabled care. Providers will be expected to bring innovative approaches to workforce development and training.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria

Description

This Lot is for the provision of education, training and workforce development initiatives that support recruitment, career progression and long-term workforce sustainability across health and social care. The Authority requires providers capable of supporting learners throughout the employment lifecycle, from entry into the workforce through to advanced career development.

CPV classifications

• 80000000 - Education and training services

Delivery regions

• UKK23 - Somerset

Lot value (estimated)

1000000.00 GBP Excluding VAT

1200000.00 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

12 March 2027, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

11 March 2033, 23:59PM

Participation

Award criteria