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HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

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08 May 2026 at 11:47

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Tender

08 Oct 2025 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed a procurement process for the provision of work-based learning qualification development, supporting education and training services across NHS Wales. This procurement process, conducted under an open procedure, establishes a framework agreement aimed at developing qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. Located in Cardiff, HEIW is the central purchasing body for this initiative. The award stage of the procurement has concluded, with VTCT being added to the framework on 5th May 2026. This framework will remain open to allow new providers to join annually, with forthcoming refresh dates set for 1st April 2027, requiring responses by 30th November 2026.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations specialising in education and training services, especially those focusing on higher and medical education. It offers a flexible approach to develop bespoke qualifications suited to evolving educational needs within the NHS in Wales. Businesses with expertise in work-based learning, capable of delivering training for small cohorts and those interested in contributing to the continuous professional development of healthcare professionals, are well-positioned to benefit from participation in this framework. The open nature of the framework facilitates continuous market entry and adjustment to meet the strategic needs of HEIW.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. This is to notify that a new provider has been added to the framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Work based learning is valued for its flexibility, capability for small cohort numbers, cost-effectiveness, and strong focus on applied practical knowledge and skills. Work based learning qualifications are now recognised as a potential solution for post registration education and the opportunities for higher level post registration work based learning qualification development is ever growing. HEIW have identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development. This notice is to inform that a new provider has been added to the Framework Agreement (the previously referenced Contract Award Notice: 2023-129769). The Framework remains open throughout its lifetime to allow, on an annual basis, new entrants to the market (prospective Bidders) to seek appointment onto the Framework. The scope of the framework agreement will enable HEIW to commission work based learning qualification development. The qualification size will be variable and the education levels that will be captured in the framework agreement will be as follows: Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Additional information: The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with the successful bidders and there is no maximum number of successful bidders that will be appointed to the framework agreement.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in two twelve month intervals up to 31st March 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aaf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
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

VTCT

Further Information

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