Tender

HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Planning

20 Feb 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is actively seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training services, particularly in the health sector. This contract, classified under CPV codes 80000000, 80320000, and 80300000, primarily encompasses services delivered to NHS Wales through blended and distance learning methods. The procurement is an open procedure with electronic submissions due by 30th April 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026. The initiative, titled "HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training," involves key components such as Enhanced Maternity Care and Advanced Practice, reflecting a significant investment of approximately GBP 8,938,752. The awarding period begins on 30th April 2025, with the framework accommodating up to 999 participants, ensuring extensive engagement across suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in health professional education and training services. Companies providing advanced educational modules, especially at level 7, in areas like enhanced maternity care and advanced practice will find this procurement an excellent avenue for growth. The framework's extensive scope allows for numerous suppliers to participate and highlights a preference for quality, placing businesses with strong educational backgrounds in a favourable position. Additionally, the framework's allowances for annual new market entrants and potential contract extensions offer long-term engagement and opportunities for new and existing businesses to contribute to the enhancement of the NHS Wales services.

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Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced 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. HEIW is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training via blended and distance learning routes.

Lot Information

Enhanced and Advanced Practice

HEIW is seeking to commission level 7 programmes in Enhanced and Advanced Practice - masters and modules

Renewal: option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Enhanced Maternity Care

HEIW is seeking to commission a level 7 programme in Enhanced Maternity Care

Renewal: Option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Remote Clinical Decision Making

HEIW is seeking to commission a level 7 programme in Remote Clinical Decision Making

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-139221
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139221
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£8,938,752 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active, Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Contact Name
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB467845
    HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced 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 procure Enhanced and Advanced Practice Education and Training. A stakeholder event will be held Wednesday 20th March 2024 to seek the views of potential education providers. HEIW would like to ensure a wide range of education provider stakeholders are represented at the event.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497808
    HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced 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 is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training via blended and distance learning routes.

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