NHCFT 912 Contract for the provision of an online learning platform for DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) program courses for healthcare staff and patients

The DAFNE program provides DAFNE course content for adults living with type 1 diabetes, in a variety of formats; in addition to the provision of training courses for diabetes specialist healthcare professionals (HCPs) (doctors, diabetes specialist dietitians and nurses) on how to deliver the DAFNE patient courses. We already have nine online units with our current provider. This specification relates to:

1. the transfer of the existing 9 units to a new platform a. There is also a Resources Area on the current online platform that must be replicated.

2. the development of: a. a new patient unit for adults with type 2 diabetes using insulin - the VICTOR (Varying Insulin Doses for Changes To Routine) course; b. a new patient courses for adults using Closed Loops (CL), on how to optimise the Closed Loop technology. c. any additional units as required over the life of the contract in line with the changing needs of the service according to T&Cs of the awarded contract.

3. Minor amendments and annual updates to all units, if required

4. Hosting and maintenance