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Kornferry Diagnostics and Facilitator Training to support Senior Leadership Programme (SLE) and ACLP

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES

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Award

10 Jun 2025 at 13:36

Award

27 May 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed a procurement process for "Kornferry Diagnostics and Facilitator Training to support Senior Leadership Programme (SLE) and ACLP" as part of its strategic initiative to develop Tier 3 talent within NHS Wales. The initiative is aligned with the NHS Wales Succession Strategy 2017-2027 and adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. Based in Nantgarw, the procurement was executed using a direct method, specifically a below-threshold process without competition. The contract, awarded to Korn Ferry, a London-based SME, commenced on 10th June 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, focusing on services in the education and training industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialised in education and training services, particularly those experienced in leadership diagnostics and psychometric reporting. By participating, businesses can align themselves with key strategic objectives set forth by NHS Wales and contribute to the long-term development of leadership within the organisation. Such contracts serve as a growth pathway for firms looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector leadership training and consultancy. Moreover, sub-central government projects like this can offer stable revenue streams and potential for further collaborations within the NHS Wales system.

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Notice Title

Kornferry Diagnostics and Facilitator Training to support Senior Leadership Programme (SLE) and ACLP

Notice Description

To support the ongoing development of Tier 3 talent within the NHS Wales system, HEIW wishes to purchase a range of leadership diagnostic /psychometric reports from Korn Ferry. This request is aligned with the NHS Wales Succession Strategy 20217-2027, and the ongoing commitment outlined in HEIW's 3-year strategic plan, referenced in the recent Welsh Government's remit letter (Feb 2025).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052747
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031286-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£26,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£26,499 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES
Additional Buyers

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

Contact Name
Vijay Prasthan Varma Buddharaju
Contact Email
vijay.buddharaju2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447769636253

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KORN FERRY

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