Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) workforce reform

NHS England seeks to appoint a supplier to deliver the terms of ODP workforce reform specification. The supplier will work closely with College of ODP, that will maximise the opportunity of successful contract delivery.

Contract length is 18 Months with the option to extend for one 1-year period which is time based only.

The total value available for this contract is £391,500 (excluding VAT, charged at the prevailing rates), with 75% being paid in financial year 2024/2025 and 25% being paid, subject to satisfactory progress as agreed with NHS England Workforce Training & Education Directorate in the 2025/2026 financial year.

The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 11th September 2024.

This tender is an updated re-issue of C296502 that was published earlier this year but closed early before bidding started.

Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise.

The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT.

Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge.

https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

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