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Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has recently completed an award process for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme in healthcare science. The procurement involved three lots in Audiology, Clinical Engineering, and Pathology. HEIW sought to commission part-time education programmes leading to BSc (Hons) qualifications, with an implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. The contracting authority in this procurement was the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), located in Cardiff, UK. The procurement method used was the Open Procedure.

This tender by HEIW offers opportunities for businesses in the healthcare science education sector to provide part-time training programmes in specific specialities. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender are those with expertise in delivering BSc programmes in healthcare science and a track record in educational transformations. The procurement stage for this opportunity was in the award stage as of 2023-11-20. Key deadlines included the Effective Date commencing from 1st December 2023 and an Implementation period ending on 31st July 2024, with services set to commence on 1st August 2024. The industry category for this procurement was services within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Healthcare Science education for Clinical Engineering, Pathology (Life Sciences), and Audiology.

Lot Information

Clinical Engineering

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status through undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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.

Audiology

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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.

Pathology

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Pathology (Life sciences) education must also be available as stand-alone modules to enable them to be accessed by Students with an existing relevant degree e.g. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences to achieve PTP through degree assessment. The IBMS assess existing degree content and determine which additional modules from the full 240 credits a Student needs to complete.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-130908
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130908
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,900,761 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,648,163 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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
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
2
Supplier Names

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Swansea University

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY437555
    Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW are seeking to commission part time Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science education for Clinical Engineering, Pathology (Life Sciences) and Audiology.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV457984
    Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Healthcare Science education for Clinical Engineering, Pathology (Life Sciences), and Audiology.

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