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Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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Award

20 Nov 2023 at 13:42

Tender

16 May 2023 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has recently completed a procurement process for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training. This tender, falling under the Light Touch services category, aimed to commission part-time education in Audiology, Clinical Engineering, and Pathology. The contract covers a period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2029, with the option of extensions up to 31st July 2032. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method was an open procedure. Key dates include the Effective Date starting on 1st December 2023 and the Services Commencement Date on 1st August 2024.

This procurement process led by HEIW provides growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare science education sector. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in healthcare science, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The contract values for the awarded lots in Clinical Engineering, Pathology, and Audiology demonstrate substantial growth potential for successful bidders. Businesses with experience in delivering educational programmes, particularly in healthcare-related fields, are encouraged to consider participating in this competitive tendering process to expand their operations and contribute to improving healthcare training services in NHS Wales.

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Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Healthcare Science education for Clinical Engineering, Pathology (Life Sciences), and Audiology.

Lot Information

Clinical Engineering

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status through undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

Audiology

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

Pathology

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Pathology (Life sciences) education must also be available as stand-alone modules to enable them to be accessed by Students with an existing relevant degree e.g. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences to achieve PTP through degree assessment. The IBMS assess existing degree content and determine which additional modules from the full 240 credits a Student needs to complete. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,761 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,648,163 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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