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Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2024 at 14:40

Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 14:20

Planning

13 Mar 2024 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract for Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services to Bangor University. The process follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, targeting services in the education category, specifically medical education. This procurement aims to deliver education and training for healthcare professionals within NHS Wales, aligning with the Welsh Government's 2023 Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy. The contract commenced on 12th November 2024, with the implementation period running until 30th September 2025, and services starting from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. Located in Cardiff, the contract valued at £224,910 GBP, offers an optional two-year extension, potentially extending the contract until 30th September 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and training, particularly those capable of providing postgraduate and graduate level courses. Companies with expertise in higher education services can leverage this contract to extend their market reach within the healthcare sector in Wales. The focus on distance learning for critical medical authorisation training provides an opportunity for innovative educational technologies and methodologies to be applied. This procurement can significantly benefit suppliers who are adept at integrating policy-driven educational objectives into comprehensive training programmes for healthcare professionals.

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Notice Title

Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) 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. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have sought to commission a distance learning Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales. The education will be for 40 credits at level 7 for those working at the Postgraduate level of practice and responsibility, and at level 6 for those working at the Graduate level of practice and responsibility in accordance with the All Wales Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy (Welsh Government 2023). The education will meet the Welsh Government (2023) Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion policy (WG, 2023) enabling individuals to extend their practice. Additional information: Contract Commencement(Effective Date):12th November 2024. Implementation Period: 12th November 2024 to 30th September 2025 Services Commencement: 1st October 2025 - 30th September 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 2 12-month intervals up to 30th September 2030

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 12-month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04480b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2024
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
£229,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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