The Children and Young People (CYP) Training, Applied Learning and Knowledge Centre (TALK)

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in the provision of NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (referred to as the Commissioner) are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in the provision of the Children and Young People (CYP) Training, Applied Learning and Knowledge Centre (TALK)

The aim of the service is to support the CYP workforce/support network and improve the quality of services offered through:
- coordinating system-wide training / knowledge / wisdom
- communicating and promoting development opportunities
- acting as a bridging organisation to support the implementation of best practice and evidence.

The TALK centre will promote a culture of fun, interactive and collaborative learning.

The purpose of this advert is to invite the market to engage, provide feedback on the draft specification and register for an online market engagement event, which is scheduled on 22nd November, 9.30-10.30am for the provision of a Children and Young People (CYP) Training, Applied Learning and Knowledge Centre (TALK) by testing key themes from the new service model and provide the ICB with valuable information to ensure that the Service Specification is fit for purpose.

The deadline for Soft Market Testing responses is by 17:00 hours on the 22nd November 2023. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the ICB to carry out any further procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. Any future opportunity will be advertised in accordance with the regulations.

It is anticipated that the contract period will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to a further year, commencing 1st April 2024. The indicative contract value is £280,000 per annum, £840,000 over the full 3 years. This is subject to review following the early engagement. The indicative timescales for the tender release date is scheduled for December 2023 but may be subject to change depending on the engagement feedback.