Planning

Higher Specialist Scientific Education & Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process for "Higher Specialist Scientific Education & Training" involves Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) as the buying organisation. The procuring entity is the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, acting on behalf of HEIW. This planned procurement, announced on 23rd May 2025, relates to the education and training services category and is guided by the UK legal framework 2023/54. The project is located in Wales, UK, with a planned contract period from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2032. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and a future notice is expected to be published by 1st August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services. It is particularly well-suited for organisations experienced in delivering higher scientific education and training programmes. The project outlined in this tender provides a framework agreement, opening doors for service providers looking to expand within the public sector, particularly within the Welsh education and health improvement landscape. With a focus on specialised scientific training, this tender is ideal for businesses with expertise in developing and implementing educational frameworks and curricula for healthcare professionals.

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Notice Title

Higher Specialist Scientific Education & Training

Notice Description

Procurement for Higher Specialist Scientific education & training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05246d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026937-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Contact Name
Not specified
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

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