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HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 11:24

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 12:17

Tender Notice
Planning

20 Feb 2024 at 15:23

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award process initiated by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) focuses on the 'HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training'. This tender falls within the 'Education and training services' category, under CPV code 80000000, and it pertains to services within the UK, specifically the region covered by UKL. As of June 8, 2026, the procurement stage is marked 'complete', following an open procedure akin to the Open Procedure, which remains open to new providers joining the framework. The contract was awarded to several universities including Bangor University, Cardiff University, and others. The main location for service delivery is Wales, with a significant push towards enhanced and advanced practice education for NHS Wales health professionals. The procurement included various key dates, with the framework being open for refresh in future years commencing on 1st September and requiring responses by 30th April of the preceding year.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in medical and higher education services. By aligning with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales, the successful providers can leverage this framework to deliver master's level programmes and tailored modules in healthcare education. With a contract valued at £16,000,000 and potential extensions available, organisations that can offer quality driven educational services through both blended and distance learning routes are well-positioned to benefit. Institutions facilitating advanced practice and maternity care modules at level 7 will find this particularly aligned with their expertise, thus fostering business expansion and solidifying their presence in Wales's educational landscape.

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Notice Information

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 sought to commission a multi-provider framework agreement to commission and procure full master's pathways (180 credits) and modules (range of credits) in enhanced and advanced practice at level 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The full master's pathway will result in an Advanced Practitioner level 7 master's. In addition, it is proposed that the framework agreement will also have a sole-provider lot for enhanced maternity care for 20 credits at level 7. The enhance and advanced programmes must align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023). The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards.

Lot Information

Enhanced and Advanced Practice

HEIW sought to commission a multi-provider framework agreement for the delivery of full master's pathways (180 credits) and standalone modules (various credit values) in enhanced and advanced practice at Level 7 through blended and distance learning routes. The full master's pathway will lead to the award of an Advanced Practitioner Level 7 Master's qualification. Programmes delivered under this lot must align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023) and support learners to develop and extend their practice within appropriate professional and regulatory standards. Additional information: Term of the contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

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

Enhanced Maternity Care

HEIW sought to establish a sole-provider lot for the delivery of an Enhanced Maternity Care module worth 20 credits at Level 7. The module must be delivered through blended and/or distance learning approaches and align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023). The education will enable practitioners to enhance and extend their maternity care practice in accordance with appropriate professional standards and workforce requirements. Additional information: The term of the contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053696-2026
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, SME

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
£16,206,480 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
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
7
Supplier Names

Bangor University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Cardiff Metropolitan University

LEARNA LIMITED

UWE

University of South Wales

Wrexham University

Further Information

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