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Provision of Continued Professional Development Training of nurses and midwives.

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:26

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has concluded a procurement process for delivering Continued Professional Development Training for nurses and midwives. The key focus of this tender, classified under the Education and Training Services category, is to support the professional growth of healthcare personnel. The contract, valued at £340,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and has been awarded directly to the University of South Wales, highlighting a direct award procurement method to ensure continuity and consistency of service. The training will be delivered in regions UKL15 and UKL17 within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those with established expertise in professional development within healthcare settings. Large enterprises with the capacity to deliver comprehensive and consistent training programs may find opportunities to collaborate or compete in similar procurement endeavours. Additionally, businesses specialising in healthcare education will find this project aligns well with their expertise, potentially paving the way for future contracts as the demand for continued professional development in healthcare grows. The contract underlines the potential for engaging in long-term training initiatives that support sector-specific workforce enhancement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Continued Professional Development Training of nurses and midwives.

Notice Description

The intention of this Contract Details notice is to inform the market that Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are entering into a contract for the provision of Continued Professional Development Training of nurses and midwives. This contract has now formally been awarded.

Procurement Information

Continuity of the Service

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040478-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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