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BMJ e-Learning Platform

DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES (DHCW)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the BMJ e-Learning Platform was conducted by Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW), located in Cardiff, UK, under the health industry category. The procurement stage has completed, with a contract signed on 25th September 2024 and an award made to BMJ Publishing Group Limited. This tender used a limited procurement method due to BMJ being the sole supplier of the specified e-learning services required by NHS Wales. Key dates include the initiation on 3rd September 2024 and contract signing on 25th September 2024, with procurement value set at £189,574. The project is targeted for delivery across NHS Wales.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the digital health and education sectors. Companies capable of providing accredited and evidence-based learning platforms similar to BMJ Learning could find potential opportunities in future tenders. The exclusive scope of BMJ Learning to provide specialised, accredited courses for healthcare professionals across NHS Wales highlights the demand for high-quality, accredited e-learning services. Businesses with strengths in developing or providing accredited training resources for health care professionals could benefit from similar future procurements from public health organisations.

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Notice Title

BMJ e-Learning Platform

Notice Description

DHCW requires access to BMJ Learning, which is an online platform offering over 900 evidence-based courses for healthcare professionals, covering the wide range of professional roles throughout NHS Wales. In addition to the evidence-based content, BMJ learning offers accreditation, allowing NHS Wales staff to earn CPD points and receive credits that can be used towards revalidation. There are no other resources on the market that offer the same speciality coverage, recognised accreditation and flexibility as BMJ Learning.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DHCW requires access to BMJ Learning, which is an online platform offering over 900 evidence-based courses for healthcare professionals, covering the wide range of professional roles throughout NHS Wales. In addition to the evidence-based content, BMJ learning offers accreditation, allowing NHS Wales staff to earn CPD points and receive credits that can be used towards revalidation. There are no other resources on the market that offer the same speciality coverage, recognised accreditation and flexibility as BMJ Learning.

Options: The authority has the option to extend for a further 12 Months.

Procurement Information

BMJ is the sole supplier of BMJ Learning. The NHS Wales e-Library has subscribed to BMJ Learning since October 2018 when it was agreed to procure in line with the expansion of the e-Library Business Case submitted to and approved by Welsh Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-144131
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=144131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,574 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL HEALTH AND CARE WALES (DHCW)
Contact Name
Stacey Jones
Contact Email
stacey.jones10@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF11 9AD
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP490107
    BMJ e-Learning Platform - DHCW requires access to BMJ Learning, which is an online platform offering over 900 evidence-based courses for healthcare professionals, covering the wide range of professional roles throughout NHS Wales. In addition to the evidence-based content, BMJ learning offers accreditation, allowing NHS Wales staff to earn CPD points and receive credits that can be used towards revalidation. There are no other resources on the market that offer the same speciality coverage, recognised accreditation and flexibility as BMJ Learning.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497264
    BMJ e-Learning Platform - DHCW requires access to BMJ Learning, which is an online platform offering over 900 evidence-based courses for healthcare professionals, covering the wide range of professional roles throughout NHS Wales. In addition to the evidence-based content, BMJ learning offers accreditation, allowing NHS Wales staff to earn CPD points and receive credits that can be used towards revalidation. There are no other resources on the market that offer the same speciality coverage, recognised accreditation and flexibility as BMJ Learning.

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