Tender

HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:17

Planning

20 Feb 2024 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is undertaking a public procurement process for the Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training services, with a focus on Health Professional Education for NHS Wales. This tender is classified under the CPV category 80000000 (Education and training services) and includes services pertaining to medical and higher education. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 30th April 2025. Key programmes under this framework include Enhanced Maternity Care and Enhanced and Advanced Practice, with the contract period starting on 1st September 2026 and ending on 31st August 2031. The open procedure is being used for this procurement, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bravo eTender Wales portal.

The procurement of these services presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in education and training, especially those with experience in medical and higher education. Organisations can benefit from participating in this framework by securing contracts to deliver level 7 programmes in specialised fields such as Enhanced Maternity Care and Advanced Practice. Additionally, successful suppliers will be required to contribute to Community Benefits, supporting the economic and social objectives of HEIW. Given the long-term nature of the framework agreement and the potential for annual entry of new providers, this procurement is well-suited for consortia and businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the public sector education and training market.

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Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training via blended and distance learning routes.

Lot Information

Enhanced and Advanced Practice

HEIW is seeking to commission level 7 programmes in Enhanced and Advanced Practice - masters and modules

Renewal: option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Enhanced Maternity Care

HEIW is seeking to commission a level 7 programme in Enhanced Maternity Care

Renewal: Option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Remote Clinical Decision Making

HEIW is seeking to commission a level 7 programme in Remote Clinical Decision Making

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006153-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

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
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
£8,938,752 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Contact Name
Not specified
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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