Planning

HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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Planning

16 Mar 2022 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), focusing on the provision of ultrasound education and training services. This initiative is part of a planned procurement stage, where a Preliminary Market Consultation event is scheduled to take place virtually on 8th April 2022, starting at 12:30. The primary objective of this event is to engage with education providers to inform them about the forthcoming procurement, allowing them to ask questions and discuss requirements. Interested participants must confirm their attendance by 23rd March 2022 to secure a presentation slot and potentially participate in one-on-one discussions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and training services, particularly those with a focus on healthcare education. Companies providing Level 7 ultrasound education, including those catering to HCPC registered radiographers and healthcare professionals such as midwives, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could allow them to broaden their market presence and establish partnerships within the NHS Wales framework, ultimately supporting their business growth in the healthcare education sector.

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Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW are seeking to procure Ultrasound Education and Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEIW is looking to commission level 7 ultrasound education for both; - Existing HCPC registered Radiographers - Postgraduate Diploma in Ultrasound - Existing healthcare professionals who are not Radiographers, e.g. NMC registered midwives working on Gap and Grow initiatives - level 7 work based learning. The HEIW Ultrasound education project group is working in partnership with the National Imaging Academy for Wales (NIAW) to scope the parameters of the aforementioned education. A stakeholder event will be held Friday 8th April 2022 to seek the views of potential education providers. HEIW would like to ensure a wide range of education provider stakeholders are represented at the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03227d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007139-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Contact Name
Keri Jones
Contact Email
keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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