Tender

BCU-ITT-61228- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- On Demand

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 15:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, in partnership with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, has initiated an open tender process under the title "BCU-ITT-61228- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- On Demand." This procurement, currently active in the tender stage, is aimed at delivering education and training services focused on providing specialist training for the primary care workforce, including nurses, GPs, and pharmacists. The contract is open to suppliers across several regions in Wales, such as UKL23, UKL13, UKL12, and UKL11, with a submission deadline of 26 January 2026 at midday. The tender process follows a below-threshold open competition method, and the evaluation will be based on a 40% cost and 60% quality criterion. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare training services, particularly those with expertise in multidisciplinary training within primary care settings. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, suggesting a supportive approach for smaller, community-focused businesses. The gross contract value is estimated at £120,000, representing a substantial opportunity for growth and market presence in the healthcare education industry. Businesses with a strong focus on quality service provision and cost-efficient operations will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leveraging the opportunity to build long-term partnerships within the NHS framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-ITT-61228- Primary Care Academy Education and Training Programme- On Demand

Notice Description

The main focus is on the development, delivery and commissioning of practical skills and knowledge-based training focussing on a range of topics. The aim is to offer education and training across a selection of educational levels focussing mainly on the multi-disciplinary workforce in primary care, including nurses, GP's and pharmacists. The target audience will be from within a Primary Care setting, which is designed to meet the needs of the workforce, whilst focusing on the social and medical models of health. The tender will be awarded based on 40% cost & 60% quality as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 26/01/2026 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered. The etenderwales etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_61228 and itt_12221 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060215
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001554-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Gethin Barlow
Contact Email
gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921501263, +442921591962

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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