Higher Diploma Programme in Intellectual Disability Nursing for Registered Nurses

The contract for the provision of a Higher Diploma in Intellectual Disability Nursing for twelve candidates is set to commence in September 2027 and run until September 2028. There is an option to extend the contract for two additional years, potentially extending it up to December 2030.

The Service Provider is generally expected to start the Job on the date of the Contract and complete it, including any stages, within the period specified in the Official Purchase Order. If the Official Purchase Order outlines a specific duration or an end date, the Contract will expire on that identified date. The HSE has the right to suspend the performance of all or part of the Job, for a fixed period or until further notice. In the event of suspension, the Service Provider is entitled to a reasonable portion of the Price and incurred costs for the completed part of the Job.The contract for the Higher Diploma in Intellectual Disability Nursing starts in September 2027 and ends in September 2028. There is an option to extend it for two additional years, which could extend the contract until December 2030. Unless otherwise agreed, the Service Provider must begin the Job on the contract date and complete it, including any stages, within the timeframe specified in the Official Purchase Order. The contract will expire on the date identified in the Official Purchase Order if a specific period or end date is stated. The HSE can suspend the Job for a fixed period or until further notice, and the Service Provider will be compensated for properly completed work before the suspension.

The core scope of work for this tender involves the provision of a "Higher Diploma in Intellectual Disability Nursing for Registered Nurses." Tenderers are required to provide a comprehensive response under the headings of "Programme Delivery" as outlined in Section 1.3.3 of the Specification of Requirement, and "Communication Processes" as outlined in Section 1.3.6 of the Specification of Requirement.

A key deliverable also includes having one named Key Account Manager responsible for managing all aspects of the account, such as queries, complaints, performance management, technical support, and quality control. The tender generally relates to "supplying the Goods or providing the services identified in the Official Purchase Order" with a requirement for the service provider to perform "PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES" with skill, care, diligence, efficiency, and professional conduct.