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HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2023 at 12:41

Tender

14 Oct 2022 at 13:59

Planning

13 Jul 2022 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is undertaking a tender process for the provision of work-based learning qualification development, focusing on education and training services. HEIW has identified a need to procure a framework agreement allowing for the development of qualifications at various education levels. The tender involves a Light Touch service akin to the Open Procedure, with key dates including Expression of Interest Refresh Dates for appointments to the framework starting from April 2024. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contracting authority being HEIW based in South East Wales.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to offer their expertise in work-based learning qualification development. The procurement process, under a framework agreement, allows for flexibility in commissioning qualifications across different education levels. Prospective bidders, especially SMEs, are encouraged to engage with HEIW for potential future contract awards. Key deadlines should be noted, such as the submission and appointment dates specified in the procurement timeline. Businesses seeking growth in the education sector should consider this tender for potential business development opportunities.

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Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW has identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Work based learning is valued for its flexibility, capability for small cohort numbers, cost-effectiveness, and strong focus on applied practical knowledge and skills. Work based learning qualifications are now recognised as a potential solution for post registration education and the opportunities for higher level post registration work based learning qualification development is ever growing. HEIW identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development. The Framework will remain open throughout its lifetime to allow on an annual basis, new entrants to the market (prospective Bidders) to seek appointment onto the Framework. The scope of the framework agreement will enable HEIW to commission work based learning qualification development. The qualification size will be variable and the education levels that will be captured in the framework agreement will be as follows: Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Additional information: The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with the successful bidders and there is no maximum number of successful bidders that will be appointed to the framework agreement.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in two twelve month intervals up to 31st March 2030.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03516b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008472-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES
Additional Buyers

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

Contact Name
Gemma Roscrow
Contact Email
gemma.roscrow@wales.nhs.uk, 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGORED CYMRU

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