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HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

21 Mar 2024 at 00:00

Planning

24 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has concluded the procurement of Ultrasound Education and Training Services aimed at addressing the increased need for sonography education in NHS Wales due to a national shortage of sonographers. This procurement effort, classified within the Health industry category, was finalised with the University of the West of England, Bristol, located in the UKL region. Key dates include the services' commencement on 8 January 2025, with the implementation period starting on 15 November 2024 and the contract scheduled to continue until 7 January 2028, with an option for extension in two 12-month intervals. The procurement, following an open procedure, has a contract value of £1,354,080 GBP.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those focusing on health and sonography training. The awarded contract includes the delivery of a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma and a Postgraduate Certificate in Ultrasound, accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education. Firms with experience in healthcare education services, especially those capable of providing part-time, blended learning programmes, will find this an excellent growth opportunity. Additionally, this project underscores the importance of aligning educational providers with NHS needs to help mitigate skill shortages in critical health service areas.

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Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW have sought to procure Ultrasound Education and Training to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Blended learning for; Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) over 2 years, which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education, (CASE), and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Ultrasound, 1 year, part time (60 credits) to increase and enhance provision of sonography education in Wales to support the rising service demand. The procurement will provide education to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers.. Contract Commencement(Effective Date):2nd January 2025. Implementation Period: 15th November 2024 to 7th January 2025 Services Commencement Period: 8th January 2025 to 7th January 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in two 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 two years in two twelve month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-135499
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135499
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
£1,511,664 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,354,080 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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)
Contact Name
Keri Jones
Contact Email
keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1443848585

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT454729
    HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services - 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 procure Ultrasound Education and Training.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR471752
    HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services - 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 procure Ultrasound Education and Training.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR505544
    HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW have sought to procure Ultrasound Education and Training to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers.

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