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03 Aug 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Digital Content Creation and eLearning Development Services (Phase 2)" has been initiated by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) and managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. The procurement pertains to the education and training industry, specifically in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage as of August 3, 2026, with the contract expected to commence on August 10, 2026, and end on August 9, 2027. This procurement process was carried out as a direct award, termed below threshold without competition, to ensure technical and business continuity concerning the existing Y Ty Dysgu learning platform.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in digital content creation and eLearning development to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a central government authority. It is particularly beneficial for SMEs like Academii Limited, who have been awarded the contract. The non-committal, call-off nature of this agreement implies that businesses with the capability to deliver on-demand services can benefit most, allowing them to leverage their specialised skills in educational content and multimedia developments. Despite no guarantees on work volume or spending, the contract offers potential growth through the provision of services aligned with organisational needs and available funding.

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Notice Title

DIGITAL CONTENT CREATION AND ELEARNING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PHASE 2)

Notice Description

Digital content creation services to review, redesign, update and enhance existing eLearning courses and associated graphics and animations hosted within the Y Ty Dysgu learning platform. The requirement relates to Phase 2 follow-on work and is being awarded via Single Tender Action on the basis of technical continuity, compatibility with existing learning products and business continuity requirements. This agreement is established as a non-committal, call-off arrangement with the supplier. There is no guarantee of work, volume, or spend during the agreement period. Services will only be commissioned as and when required, subject to organisational need and availability of funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d9e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073157-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

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
CARDIFF
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

ACADEMII

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