Planning

Provision of General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme Support Services

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme Support Services." This opportunity falls under the 'Specialist training services' category, with the programme aimed at developing clinical competencies for nurses entering general practice. The contracted services are to be delivered within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area in the United Kingdom (region UKL22). The procurement method is under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, setting course for a decision by PCIC Clinical Board members. Further announcements are expected around 30th July 2026, indicating progression in the procurement timeline.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in the healthcare training sector, particularly for established General Practices that can provide structured learning and programme support. With a focus on quality assurance and competency development, businesses that excel in educational facilitation and possess a deep understanding of local healthcare service models will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. This opportunity is exclusive to GP practices operating within the Cardiff and Vale UHB boundary, ensuring alignment with patient population and healthcare delivery models. This tender not only promises business expansion for suitable practices but also contributes to the enhancement of local healthcare service quality.

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Notice Title

Provision of General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme Support Services

Notice Description

Provision of training and support services for the delivery of the General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme, including education, supervision and programme facilitation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to provide information in relation to a potential procurement for the provision of General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme support services. The programme is funded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). The GPN Foundation Programme is a structured development programme designed to support nurses entering general practice, enabling them to develop the core knowledge, clinical competencies and skills required to practise safely and independently within a primary care setting. The Health Board is considering requirements for the delivery of education, training and associated programme support. This may include structured learning provision, training facilitation, support for supervision and assessment, and programme coordination, with an emphasis on quality assurance and effective competency development. Delivery of the programme requires the provider to be an established General Practice within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area, in order to ensure alignment with local service delivery models, patient population, and supervision arrangements. Accordingly, only GP practices operating within the Cardiff and Vale UHB boundary will be considered as part of any subsequent procurement process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ade8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052974-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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