Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Provision of a Diploma in Healthcare Planning for NHS Wales

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

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Planning

27 Jan 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is conducting a procurement process for designing, developing, accrediting, and providing training services for an NHS Wales-specific planning diploma. This initiative falls under the Category of Education and Training Services and is currently in the planning stage. A preliminary market consultation event is scheduled for 6 February 2024, from 10:00 to 13:00, to engage potential bidders via a virtual session on Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are requested to register their attendance by 31 January 2024. This event includes a Q&A session and an option to request a 10-minute one-on-one meeting with representatives from Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in higher education services, adult education, and training services. Companies experienced in developing accredited educational programs, especially those with a focus on healthcare planning, will find this tender particularly advantageous. Participation in the preliminary market consultation allows businesses to influence the tender specifications, positioning themselves as potential key providers. Engaging in this process also helps businesses stay informed about future needs and procurement schedules of NHS Wales, allowing them to strategically plan and align their capabilities with upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Provision of a Diploma in Healthcare Planning for NHS Wales

Notice Description

NWSSP (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), on behalf of NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts, is conducting a review of the Diploma in Healthcare Planning requirement for NHS Wales staff. NHS Wales are seeking to engage the market to support its requirement, development and to understand the current market conditions to enable a robust procurement to meet the current and future needs of NHS Wales. The requirement is for the design, development, accreditation and training provision for a NHS Wales specific Diploma programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NWSSP, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is acting on behalf of NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts to commission the delivery of a Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Planning (NHS Wales specific) for NHS Wales staff. This initiative will also include an opportunity to pursue Master's level study. To support this effort, a stakeholder engagement event is scheduled for 06/02/2025. The event will provide an opportunity to gather insights and perspectives from potential service providers. NWSSP is committed to ensuring broad representation at this event to facilitate a comprehensive and inclusive discussion. Additional information: We invite potential bidders to a Preliminary Market Consultation for the procurement of an NHS Wales-specific planning diploma on 06/02/24, 10am-1pm via Microsoft Teams. This session will provide an overview of the requirement, followed by a Q&A. Interested bidders may also request a 10-minute 1:1 meeting. To participate, please email David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk by 31/01/24

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d66a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002695-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
DAVID MAKANI
Contact Email
david.makani@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

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

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