This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

19 Sep 2023 at 01:00

Planning

01 Nov 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of Community Nursing Education and Training across various specialised categories. The procurement, categorised under Health (COFOG) and CPV code 80000000 (education, training services), was conducted using an open procedure. This initiative, key to strengthening Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales, includes specific lots for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) in areas like Health Visiting, School Nursing, District Nursing, and Community Mental Health Nursing. The contracts were signed on 29th July 2024, and implementation commences from 1st September 2024, with service delivery beginning on 1st September 2025, concluding on 31st August 2030, subject to possible extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for universities and large educational institutions keen on enhancing their involvement in health care training and education. With substantial contract values assigned to various suppliers such as Wrexham University, Swansea University, University of South Wales, Bangor University, and University of Chester, this project provides a steady long-term growth avenue. Institutions with solid experience in delivering high-quality, specialised nursing education are well-suited to meet the stringent quality and price criteria, thus contributing to the development of a robust community healthcare workforce in Wales.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) education and training in the following areas: - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN): Health Visiting (HV) School Nursing (SN) Occupational Health (OH) - Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ): General Practice Nursing (GPN) District Nursing (DN) Community Childrens Nursing (CCN) Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN)

Lot Information

SCPHN - Health Visiting

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 1 SCPHN Heath Visiting (HV) which is divided into sub lots: 1a. BCUHB 1b. POW & HDUHB 1c. SBUHB 1d. CTMHB 1e. CVUHB 1f. ABUHB. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SCPHN - School Nursing

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 2 SCPHN School Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots: 2a. North (BCUHB & North POW) 2b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB) 2c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB). The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - District Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 3 SPQ District Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots: 3a. North (BCUHB & North POW) 3b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB) 3c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB). The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - General Practice Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 4 SPQ General Practice Nursing (GPN) which will provide education for All Wales.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SCPHN - Occupational Health

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 5 SCPHN Occupational Health (OH) which will provide education for All Wales.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Childrens Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 6 SPQ Community Children's Nursing (CNN) which will provide education for All Wales. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Mental Health Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 7 SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) which will provide education for All Wales. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Learning Disability Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 8 SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN) which will provide education for All Wales. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-126101
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=126101
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£44,114,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,279,784 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
29 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

Bangor University

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Bangor University

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

University of Chester

University of South Wales

Wrexham University

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV416862
    HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to procure Community Nursing Education and Training
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP451073
    HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to procure Community Nursing Education and Training. HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications - SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495434
    HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) education and training in the following areas: - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN): Health Visiting (HV) School Nursing (SN) Occupational Health (OH) - Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ): General Practice Nursing (GPN) District Nursing (DN) Community Childrens Nursing (CCN) Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN)

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