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Provision of Continued Professional Development Training

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

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, has completed the award stage of a procurement titled "Provision of Continued Professional Development Training." This procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category within the UKL22 region. The contract has been directly awarded to the University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, for education and training services of nurses and midwives. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and end on 31 March 2028. This decision was justified under the continuation of services to ensure consistency in professional development and patient care.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities for educational service providers specialising in continued professional development, especially those with capabilities well-suited for supplying to public sector entities such as healthcare institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises skilled in delivering high-quality training within the educational and healthcare sectors may find similar opportunities fitting. The direct award highlights the importance of maintaining continuity and quality of service, suggesting advantageous opportunities for those with existing relationships and proven capabilities in this arena.

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Notice Title

Provision of Continued Professional Development Training

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board intends to award a contract to University of South Wales for the provision of Continued Professional Development Training of nurses and midwives.

Procurement Information

Direct Award is appropriate due to proven capability of the incumbent provider, and that there are staff already enrolled on courses that run over a number of years and promoting consistency in education across the workforce resulting in consistent care provided to patients. The justification grounds under Section 41; Schedule 5 of the Act are: Additional or Repeat Goods, Services or Works. To replace the Provider would incur costs and potential harm to completion of the existing provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06601f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018637-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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