DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme

DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 May 2026 at 13:08

Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) is currently in the tender stage for a "DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme". This project aims to transition National digital services from outdated on-premises infrastructure to a modern and secure cloud platform, thereby enhancing reliability and performance across NHS Wales. The procurement is classified under "Education and training services" and takes place in Wales, United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, and submissions are accepted electronically in both English and Welsh. The deadline for tender submissions is 15th June 2026, and inquiries must be submitted by 5th June 2026. The tender is valued at £588,000 and the successful contract will commence on 17th August 2026, set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud services training, organisational change management, and digital transformation. Companies experienced in providing role-aligned training, hands-on simulations, and skills analytics, particularly those proficient in supporting large-scale workforce transitions to cloud platforms, should find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, enabling them to contribute to and benefit from the enhanced capabilities of NHS Wales. Successful bidders will not only engage in high-value work but also position themselves as key players in the public health sector's digital transformation, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects across other public sector entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme

Notice Description

Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") have a requirement for a Cloud Transition Training Programme. The Cloud Transition Programme ("CTP") is a multi-year transformation initiative to migrate National digital services from legacy on-premises infrastructure to secure, cloud platform which will improve reliability, security and performance across NHS Wales. The CTP is also driving organisational change within DHCW by equipping and supporting staff with the skills, tools and ways of working needed to adopt cloud services effectively. To underpin the CTP, DHCW is seeking a Provider to deliver role-aligned training, certification pathways, hands-on labs/simulations and skills analytics

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Please refer to the Procurement Documents as set out in the invitation to tender ("ITT") which can be found on the e-procurement e-Tender Wales portal.

Renewal: Extension will be exercised in twelve (12) month increments. The Authority is under no obligation to utilise the extension options.

Planning Information

In line with the Procurement Act 2023; DHCW Commercial Services wish to hold a pre-market engagement event prior to launching a procurement exercise for the commissioning of a Cloud Transition Training Programme. As such, discussions will be held with potential Suppliers prior to starting the tender exercise. The purpose being to both inform potential Suppliers and to allow DHCW to seek advice in the planning and enrolling of the procurement exercise. DHCW Commercial Services team will be holding an online pre-market engagement event via Microsoft Teams 20th March 2026 at 1300hrs. Attendees will be provided with an insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions in an open forum. Potential Suppliers who are interested in this pre-market engagement event are requested to complete an MS forms questionnaire, link below : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrpu9tyEgRQVIj4NHdP7XiYBUMUZGMTBQWUc5S0hIOEJRQlU2RkpJQllZQS4u Please ensure to complete the pre-market engagement form (above) and register your interest to attend before 17th March at 1300hrs. Potential Suppliers should note, that this engagement event, may not lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any framework/contracts. Further, that any information provided by potential Suppliers during this event, may be used by DHCW to help scope any proposed procurement. Any queries raised, and relevant responses, by potential bidders at the Awareness Session over Teams 20th March, will be collated and distributed to all participants within one week of the event. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely. DHCW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by Suppliers as a result of attending the engagement virtual event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045763-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

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