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BCU-FTS-60465- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- Clinical

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 09:44

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has completed the tendering process for the Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme—Clinical. With assistance from NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, this contract, bearing reference BCU-FTS-60465, has focused on the development, delivery, and commissioning of practical training for healthcare professionals, predominantly for Practice Nurse and Health Care Support Worker staff. The procurement method used was an open procedure, ensuring accessible participation for qualifying parties. The contract, valued at £167,784 gross, is scheduled to start on 4 May 2026 and conclude by 30 April 2027, with the potential for a 12-month renewal. It covers services across several regions within the United Kingdom, including UKL23, UKL13, UKL12, and UKL11.

Businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with experience in healthcare training, can find promising growth opportunities through this tender. The successful bidder, Health Academy, was selected through a rigorous evaluation process that weighed both cost and quality, offering 40% importance to cost and 60% to quality. This award presents chances for businesses with significant expertise in health training services to enhance their portfolio and expand their footprint within the NHS framework. The open nature of the procurement process invites businesses to showcase their capabilities, particularly those aiming to deliver high-quality training services in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

BCU-FTS-60465- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- Clinical

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services on behalf of Powys Teaching Health Board has awarded a contract for this tender reference "BCU-FTS-60465- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- Clinical ".The procurement was conducted via the eTenderWales (Bravo) portal under Project_60465/ ITT_122138, and the contract was awarded to the most advantageous tender based on a 40% cost and 60% quality evaluation model. All tender submissions were evaluated in accordance with the criteria set out in the ITT, and the successful supplier has demonstrated both technical capability and value for money in delivering the required service. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f88b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036458-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

80561000 - Health training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£139,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH ACADEMY

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