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HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 13:55

Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 15:27

Planning

24 Oct 2023 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has announced a public procurement process for the provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services. The contracting process, which follows a light-touch regime akin to an open procedure, targets addressing the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, amid a national shortage of NHS sonographers. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the University of the West of England, Bristol being selected as the supplier. The contract, valued at £1,354,080, was signed on 4th December 2024. Key dates include the contract commencement on 2nd January 2025, and the services will run from 8th January 2025 to 7th January 2028, with a potential extension of up to two years in one-year intervals. The services will mainly be delivered in region UKL (Wales), focusing on both Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasound Education.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing high-quality, accredited ultrasound education and training services. Given the emphasis on quality criteria (80%) over price (20%), educational institutions with robust experience and a proven track record in medical education, particularly in ultrasound, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The need to support the rising service demand for sonographers in NHS Wales underscores the necessity for a specialised and reliable educational provider, hence making this tender ideal for universities or training organisations with relevant accreditations and experience in the healthcare sector. Participation in this procurement can enhance the provider's visibility and reputation within the public sector, fostering further business growth and development in healthcare education services.

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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 have sought to procure Ultrasound Education and Training to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Blended learning for; Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) over 2 years, which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education, (CASE), and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Ultrasound, 1 year, part time (60 credits) to increase and enhance provision of sonography education in Wales to support the rising service demand. The procurement will provide education to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers. Additional information: Contract Commencement(Effective Date):2nd January 2025. Implementation Period: 15th November 2024 to 7th January 2025 Services Commencement Period: 8th January 2025 to 7th January 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in two 12-month intervals

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011568-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,511,664 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,354,080 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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 (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
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

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