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Generic SAS Courses

Health Education and Improvement Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Apr 2026 at 09:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2026 at 08:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), located in Nantgarw, aims to deliver high-quality generic training courses for Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors across Wales. This contract, titled "Generic SAS Courses", falls under the 'Education and training services' industry category, and is set to be executed within the UK, specifically in the UKL region. The procurement method adopted is an open competition, classified as below threshold, with significant milestones including a contract award date of 7th April 2026 and a contract duration from 21st April 2026 to 20th April 2029. The procurement has progressed from the tender stage to the award stage, with the most recent update being the contract notice published on 11th May 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly large training service providers, to engage with the public sector by providing essential development programmes. Companies with expertise in delivering educational content related to conflict resolution, AI in medicine, leadership, and other professional development topics are well-positioned to compete. Winning contracts such as this can enhance business profiles, provide steady revenue streams, and expand presence in the UK healthcare training market. Medled Limited, a large supplier listed as the awarded contractor, exemplifies the type of business adept at capitalising on such opportunities, indicating potential for similar enterprises to grow through similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Generic SAS Courses

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract for the delivery of high-quality generic training courses to support the continued professional development of Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors across Wales. The contract will include the delivery of programmes in key development areas such as conflict resolution, AI in medicine, active bystander training, leadership and management, advanced communication skills, medical ethics and law, making a business case, and wellbeing and self-compassion. These courses are intended to equip SAS doctors with the knowledge, competencies and professional skills required to support their career progression--particularly in working towards eligibility for the General Medical Council's Specialist Register and future consultant-level roles within NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Conflict resolution

To equip doctors with the knowledge, communication skills, and professional behaviours needed to effectively prevent, manage, and resolve conflict in clinical practice, in order to enhance patient safety, teamwork, and quality of care

Lot 2 - AI in Medicine

To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment needed to safely, ethically, and effectively use artificial intelligence in clinical practice to enhance patient care and decision-making.

Lot 3 - Being an active Bystander

To empower doctors with the confidence, skills, and professional responsibility to safely challenge inappropriate behaviour, support colleagues, and promote a culture of respect, psychological safety, and patient safety in healthcare settings

Lot 4 - Leadership and Management

To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours needed to lead teams, manage resources, drive service improvement, and make ethical, accountable decisions that enhance patient care and organizational effectiveness.

Lot 5 - Advanced Communication Skills

To enhance doctors' ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues, enabling them to manage complex or sensitive clinical interactions, support shared decision-making, and maintain professionalism in all healthcare settings.

Lot 6 - Medical Ethics and Law

To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment needed to apply ethical principles and legal requirements in clinical practice, make informed and morally sound decisions, communicate responsibly, and uphold professional accountability.

Lot 7 - Making a Business Case

To equip doctors with the knowledge, analytical skills, and professional judgment needed to develop, present, and implement effective business cases that support service improvement, resource optimization, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

Lot 8 - Wellbeing and Self Compassion

To support doctors in developing self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion skills that enhance personal wellbeing, sustain professional effectiveness, and foster a supportive, psychologically safe clinical environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042812-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£6,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NANTGARW
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

Medled Limited

Further Information

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