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PGCert in Medical Education for Clinical Teaching Fellows (C&V)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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28 Nov 2024 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the provision of Post Graduate Certificates in Medical Education for ten Clinical Teaching Fellows within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board (UHB). The contract, valued at £45,000 and awarded to Cardiff University School of Medicine, will enable students to enrol in a 12-month part-time course comprising three 20-credit modules to become healthcare educational professionals. This tender falls under the category of Education and Training Services and was carried out under a limited procurement method without prior publication, with the contract officially signed on 27 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education and professional training services. It is particularly suited for institutions that have established accreditation and capabilities in postgraduate medical education. By participating in similar procurement processes, educational providers can forge strategic partnerships with health boards, thereby enhancing their service offerings and expanding their market reach, particularly in the niche sector of medical education for healthcare professionals.

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Notice Title

PGCert in Medical Education for Clinical Teaching Fellows (C&V)

Notice Description

The Medical Education department within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board (UHB) required outstanding Post Graduate Medical Education (PgCert) courses to be provided for 10 students who have a special interest in teaching to become healthcare educational professionals. This is a niche requirement which required alignment of their own academic studies with the same institution to further strengthen their partnership and provide invaluable knowledge and teaching for UHB employees in the future.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Medical Education department within Cardiff & Vale University Health Board (UHB) required outstanding Post Graduate Medical Education (PgCert) courses to be provided for 10 students to become level 7 healthcare educational professionals. The course is taught part-time across 12 months and consists of three 20 credit modules, totalling 60 credits, at Level 7. The Health Board is committed to excellence in healthcare, playing a vital role in providing opportunities to those students who have a particular interest in professional medical teaching. Clinical Teaching Fellows (CTF) are employed within the UHB to ensure delivery of Cardiff University medical undergraduate curriculum so have clear links to Cardiff University as part of their UHB roles and honorary titleholder status. It is the intention of the UHB to align the students own academic studies with the University for further educational continuity and strengthened partnerships.

Procurement Information

An essential requirement of all Clinical Teaching Fellow posts within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, as outlined in the annual Service Level Agreement (SLA), is for all those in post to be enrolled on an accredited postgraduate academic taught programme. This criteria is detailed within the NHS Liaison Honorary titleholder status and each job description. This Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education enables healthcare professionals to expand their professional role as a clinician into teaching as part of a Cardiff University Academic course themselves, further strengthening their status and knowledge. Clinical Teaching Fellows are employed within the UHB to ensure delivery of Cardiff University medical undergraduate curriculum so have clear links to Cardiff University as part of their UHB roles and honorary titleholder status. Alignment of the Fellow's own academic studies with the chosen institution further strengthens the partnership between the UHB and the provider. This will benefit the UHB and provide invaluable knowledge and teaching for UHB employees The awarded supplier retains the necessary accreditations and awarding this contract will ensure continuity of the education of the Fellows as detailed above. On this basis, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are seeking to award this contract to Cardiff University on a 1-year basis with an option to extend for a further 24 months to be reviewed annually at the sole discretion of the Health Board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038452-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
EVANGELINE THORPE
Contact Email
evangeline.thorpe@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

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