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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarding a contract to the University of Liverpool to provide a Master of Public Health (MPH) qualification. The process is set in the education and training services industry and targets resident doctors in North Wales, focusing on their Public Health Specialty Training Scheme. The procurement stage is complete, with the direct award justified on technical grounds as no suitable alternative providers exist within the necessary geographical area. The contract commences on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st October 2028, addressing the specific regulatory and educational needs of the trainees.

This tender creates opportunities for growth for large-scale educational institutions that specialise in public health and offer unique in-person programmes tailored to specific training requirements. Such contracts support institutions in enhancing their reputation and expanding their offerings in the healthcare education sector. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses that can meet precise educational and location-based requirements, presenting a significant advantage for those with established, specialised expertise in delivering mandatory qualifications to healthcare professionals.

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Notice Title

Masters in Public health Qualification - North

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) intends to award a contract to the University of Liverpool for the provision of a Master of Public Health (MPH) qualification for resident doctors undertaking the Public Health Specialty Training Scheme in Wales. The MPH qualification is a mandatory component of specialty training and enables trainees to achieve curriculum learning outcomes, meet regulatory requirements, and progress towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). The University of Liverpool is the only appropriate provider for trainees appointed to Public Health Training Scheme posts based in North Wales. No suitable alternative provider offering an equivalent in-person programme within a suitable geographical location has been identified. The direct award is therefore justified on technical grounds, as only the University of Liverpool can meet the specific educational, curriculum and geographical requirements of this training programme. This Agreement is non-committal and does not guarantee any maximum level of spend.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065347-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£26,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES
Additional Buyers

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (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
NANTGARW
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Further Information

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