Published date: 18 June 2021

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: 9 July 2021, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Training services - 80500000

  • Safety training services - 80550000

Location of contract

MK44 3WH

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

tender_277983/973078

Published date

18 June 2021

Closing date

9 July 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 September 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The East of England Service NHS Trust (EEAST) covers the six counties which make up the East of England - Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk and provides a range of services, but is best known for the 999 emergency service. Our dedicated and skilled staff work 365 days a year, 24 hours a day to make sure patients receive the best possible care.

The Authority requires an external specialist company to provide tailored Moving and Handling Training for all Operational and Non-Operational staff

The successful supplier will be required to provide the following services:

*Develop a recommendation report detailing the measures the Authority can take to reduce Musculoskeletal (MSK) related injuries.
*Develop a Moving and Handling Training Package based on the needs of the service areas. The Training Package should have a Level 1 and Level 2 element in line with the Core Skills Framework
*Deliver Initial and Refresher Training
*Review and update Safe Systems of Work
*Provide ad-hoc consultancy (as and when required)
*Proactively propose improvements throughout the life of the contract

The duration of the contract will be three (3) years with the Authority having the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months.

The Authority does not guarantee any level of business or exclusivity arising from the award of this contract.

More information

Links

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About the buyer

Address

Lakeview House, Priory Business Park, Fraser Road
Bedford
MK44 3WH
England

Email

tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk