Provision of Moving and Handling Training

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. Additional information: Bidders must note that this is a Light Touch Regime Procurement undertaken in accordance with Regulation 74-46 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and is not a Regulation 28 Restricted Procedure Procurement