Published date: 19 December 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 21 January 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • World wide web (www) site design services - 72413000

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Education and training services - 80000000

    • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£0 to £300,000

Procurement reference

20181219164533-39

Published date

19 December 2018

Closing date

21 January 2019

Contract start date

1 April 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP)to obtain a Provider to deliver a The Provision of an Integrated Health and Social Care Greater Manchester Single Shared Careers Gateway (the Service). A Prior Information Notice (PIN) and Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) were published on 19th November 2018 (TED ref 2018/S 225-514773). GMHSCP are seeking responses from suitably qualified and experienced Providers for the service. The Gateway will play a key role in achieving the overall Greater Manchester (GM) workforce strategic priorities. The Gateway will essentially: - Support our local population in obtaining jobs in health and social care (grow our own); - Support our current workforce in securing opportunities to further develop and upskill (leadership & talent development); - Increase awareness of the GM brand; and - Subsequently assist in filling our hard to fill workforce gaps (filling difficult gaps) Further information on the service can be located on the EU-Supply Website. The affordability threshold for the Contract is £300,000 (for year 1 and year 2 combined) with Bidders at the Procurement Stage having to demonstrate how they can work with GMHSCP to obtain a stepped approach to efficiencies and income generation for years 3, 4 and 5. It is anticipated that the contract duration will be for 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further 3 years. Please note that the contract will only be extended should the Successful Provider be able to demonstrate income generation as there is no anticipated funding for years 3, 4 and 5. The Service commencement date is anticipated to be 1st April 2019. Bidders wishing to express an interest in participating in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) should register their interest on the EU-Supply Website to access the documentation using reference 33731. To register on EU-Supply please log on to the following Website: https://nhssbs.eu-supply.com. The ITT documentation should be completed and submitted by 5pm on 21st January 2019.
For information NHS Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be the Contracting Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rachael Frank

Address

For Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Ellen House, Waddington St,
Oldham
OL9 6EE
ENG

Telephone

0161 212 3714

Email

rachael_frank@nhs.net

Website

http://www.oldhamccg.nhs.uk/