Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
UK
Contact person: Maxine Elstob
E-mail: m.elstob@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI31
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Allied Health Professionals - Safe Staffing Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
73000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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).<br/>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.<br/>The commission will comprise of:<br/>Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas<br/>Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas<br/>Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels<br/>RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
240 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
73200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE
II.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).<br/>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.<br/>The commission will comprise of:<br/>Research - A literature review of all resources and studies outlining safe staffing and harm reduction relating to AHPs in their work areas<br/>Discovery phase outlining the quality and safety expectations of AHP workforce in their work areas<br/>Educational resources and guidance for professional use, to deliver safe and effective AHP staffing levels<br/>RFI response are to be completed and returned by 12 noon on the 14th December 2024.
II.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.<br/><br/>Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:<br/><br/>Phone: 0800 9956035<br/><br/>E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/01/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/11/2024