Sutton Trust and Social Mobility Foundation (Access to Medicine Programmes) V5

Tender description

The target is for circa 60 students (one cohort of students recruited at the start of Year 12) to be recruited in 2022/2023 go through the Access to Medicine programme, with locations including hard to reach social mobility cold spots (according to the Social Mobility Commission's State of the Nation report in July 2021) across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Additional targets/aims • Students to be recruited as per social mobility eligibility status, for example, free school meals eligible, first generation in their family to attend university, living in a neighborhood or attend a school with low progression rates to higher education or have been looked after or in care. • Ensure that Access to Medicine programmes are accessible to all students who are eligible to apply and that the cohorts of students and are representative of the regions and communities they come from. • BAME applicants - target is no less than 60% BAME The core programme needs to include the following: • Skills session • University events such as: o Interview workshops. o Medical masterclasses. o Personal statement and CV-writing workshops. o Practical sessions. • E-mentoring from current undergraduates • Admissions support and the opportunity to meet real medical professionals. • A residential summer school offering work experience and skills workshops for 50 students outside London, or virtual equivalent if necessary • Access to sector-leading online content • Work experience and work shadowing opportunities (COVID dependent but alternative opportunities arranged if placements not possible). • Signposting to relevant resources and advice etc To achieve the above outcomes, the provider must be able to evidence/demonstrate: • Comprehensive experience of running Access to Medicine programmes (both face to face and virtual) and evidence of consistent student success rates • Good links with partner medical schools and credibility within the sector in widening participation in the medical profession • Experience of delivering programmes both in-person and virtually and the flexibility to switch between the two in line with any changes to public health guidance. • A strong track record of effective targeting of the most disadvantaged students with potential to go on to a medical career. • Experience of comprehensively evaluating programmes for impact against key metrics. Reporting and management The provider will: • provide detailed reporting and evaluation of programme activities and outcomes including student destinations • Provide quarterly highlight reports to HEE, including highlights, risks and issues Financial Envelope The maximum financial envelope for the contract is £50,000, exclusive of VAT. Contract The Contract T&Cs are attached, and the length will be for one year. Further details can be downloaded from the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome