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HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:20

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25 Oct 2024 at 16:28

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TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 11:09

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Tender Notice
Planning

23 Nov 2023 at 14:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is driving forward a procurement initiative for educational programmes in Independent, Supplementary, and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training within the UK, specifically targeted at health professionals. The procurement process commenced with planning stages in late 2023, followed by tender updates and award stages through 2025. The procurement category falls under educational and training services with CPV classification 80000000, relevant to higher upskilling in healthcare practices. This multi-provider Framework Agreement involves a light-touch regime employing procedures akin to an open approach, ensuring comprehensive participation over a designated framework with possible extension options for active contracts. The critical deadline for tender submissions concluded on 12th November 2024, with the contract awards completed on 24th November 2025.

This substantial procurement offers significant growth opportunities for educational service providers with capabilities in delivering level 7 healthcare training modules. Universities and educational institutions specialising in blended and distance learning formats are strategically poised to benefit from these frameworks. Successful suppliers including Cardiff, Swansea, Bangor, and Wrexham Universities, as well as the University of South Wales, highlight a strong presence in this niche market, potentially enhancing their training offerings across pharmacists and healthcare professionals. The procurement method aligns with GPA standards, underscoring a competitive platform for global educational providers to enhance their market footprint in healthcare education tailored to meet professional standards and market needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training

Notice Description

HEIW has sought to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and Community Independent Prescribing (V150) at levels 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards

Lot Information

Independent Prescribing - Pharmacists Only - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists using a blended learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a blended learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Distance Learning

Sole-provider framework level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a Distance Learning format

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 up to 31st August 2033.

V150 Community prescribing - Distance Learning

level 7 programme in V150 Community Prescribing for specialist community nurses in a distance learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041c56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078966-2025
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
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
£10,983,746 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,983,746 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

Bangor University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Swansea University

University of South Wales

Wrexham University

Further Information

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