Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7a-8c02-72f5-82be-31a791b7aa1c/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-a-residential-course-to-upskill-a-coho awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to tender for the provision of a residential course to upskill a cohort of Nurses in Genomics and Counselling skills [Health Education England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/health-education-england) Estimated value £25,000 Published 10 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 25 Sept 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender We are inviting bids from HEI providers for the provision of an innovative, post-graduate blended learning course in Genomics and Counselling Skills for the Macmillan Cancer Support funded cohort of Genomic Nurse Champions. The course must cover: - the fundamentals of genetics and genomics and inheritance - an introduction to the genetic basis of common cancers (inherited and sporadic) - an overview of current genetic testing technologies and approaches (testing algorithms) in the NHS for the main cancer pathways and how genomics is personalising treatment - an introduction to genetic counselling skills, taking consent, and feedback of results in the cancer setting - the organisation of the Genomic Medicine Service including support networks, and up to date information about the Test Directory, patient choice, confidentiality and data storage - how to plan and deliver an effective train the trainer session The course must include opportunities for practise through role play with feedback, and through case - based discussions and group work, written and spoken exercises and reflective learning. Pre-and post-course evaluation must be included. We envisage a format in which the course is delivered over a period of a month or six weeks as 2 consecutive days allowing for networking in the evening, a single day, and a further two consecutive days with networking activities. However other formats suggested by bidders will also be considered. Private study between each of the periods of course delivery is expected. Bidders must be able to provide appropriate administrative resources to register the learners for the course including accommodation and to deal with ongoing queries Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a9b32a66-5072-4995-892b-8b47d4c433f8) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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