Planning

Part Time Nursing Distance Learning Education & Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Aug 2025 at 09:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at commissioning a Part Time Distance Learning Nursing pre-registration programme, primarily designed for NHS Wales staff. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically the region of UKL. A Preliminary Market Engagement event is set to take place virtually via Microsoft Teams on 8th September 2025, allowing interested bidders to gain insights and engage directly with HEIW representatives. Businesses must express interest by 18th August 2025 and may attend individual consultations following the event's presentation. This procurement planning aligns with the UK Procurement Act 2023, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and distance learning programmes, particularly those possessing experience in health sector training. It is an attractive venture for providers who offer innovative solutions and can deliver quality distance learning programmes tailored to nursing professionals. Firms with capabilities in developing scalable training frameworks stand to benefit significantly, with the procurement strategy including a framework agreement under a light-touch regime. The planned tender envisions a contract period from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2030, with potential renewal extending up to 31st July 2032, which presents prospects for long-term collaboration and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Part Time Nursing Distance Learning Education & Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to commission and procure a Part Time Distance Learning Nursing pre registration programme to enable staff employed by NHS Wales to achieve registered nurse status.

Planning Information

In line with the Procurement Act 2023 NHS Wales Procurement Services and HEIW wish to hold a Preliminary Market Engagement event prior to launching a procurement procedure for the delivery of the Provision of Part-Time Distance Learning Nursing Programme. As such, discussions will be held with potential interested bidders prior to starting a procurement procedure. Procurement Services and HEIW will run the Preliminary Market Consultation event virtually via Microsoft Teams on Monday, 8th September 2025, 10 am - 10.45 am, with 10-minute individual 1:1s to be held from 10.50 am - 12.30 pm. Potential bidders will be provided with further insight into the requirements and given the opportunity to ask questions. In order to help define the requirement and develop the contract. Following the presentation/Q&A session, potential bidders will have an opportunity to have a 1:1 with HEIW representatives (maximum 10-minute allocated slot). Next Steps - potential bidders who are interested in attending this event: 1. Are invited to express an interest to the email address below confirming the names and positions of proposed attendees. 2. Please confirm if your organisation would like to book a 10-minute slot to further discuss the requirements with HEIW and Procurement Services. 3. Please confirm by the 18th August 2025 whether you require any materials in the medium of the Welsh Language. Email to express interest: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk Potential bidders should note that this engagement event together with any other soft market sounding in relation to this proposed procurement, may not necessarily lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any contracts. Further, that any information provided by potential bidders during this engagement event, may be used by HEIW to help to scope the proposed procurement/services and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders/providers. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely. HEIW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders as a result of attending the engagement event. Please note that it is not a requirement for an OJEU notice to be translated bilingually on Sell2Wales, however, if you require a copy of the Preliminary Market Engagement notice in Welsh, this is available to all interested potential bidders. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information, please email: keri.jones@wales.nhs.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052460
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045533-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,714,719 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Keri Jones
Contact Email
keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NANTGARW
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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