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HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

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08 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development," is spearheaded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). This initiative falls under the health industry category and is located in Cardiff, UK. The contracting process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with the tender period closing on 1st December 2025. An open procedure is being utilised, focusing on the provision of work-based learning qualification frameworks for NHS Wales. The total contract value is estimated at £490,000, with the procurement targeting a delivery region within the UK, specifically UKL. The entire framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and span until 31st March 2027, with possibilities for renewal.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational frameworks, particularly those with expertise in developing qualifications ranging from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. The procurement's focus on work-based learning aligns well with organisations or consortia that can provide flexible, cost-effective educational solutions catering to small cohort numbers. This framework allows room for new entrants to join annually, stimulating competitive participation. Moreover, businesses in the education and development sectors have a unique chance to support NHS Wales by developing bespoke qualifications tailored to the evolving needs of health professionals. This procurement not only fosters competition but also helps establish partnerships that drive quality and innovation in professional healthcare education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. This is to notify the refresh for the HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development Framework which was undertaken in 2022. The Contract Award Notice to which this is associated is: 2023-129769

Lot Information

Lot 1

Work based learning is valued for its flexibility, capability for small cohort numbers, cost-effectiveness, and strong focus on applied practical knowledge and skills. Work based learning qualifications are now recognised as a potential solution for post registration education and the opportunities for higher level post registration work based learning qualification development is ever growing. HEIW have identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development, this notice is regarding the refresh from Contract Award notice: 2023-129769. The Framework will remain open throughout its lifetime to allow on an annual basis, new entrants to the market (prospective Bidders) to seek appointment onto the Framework. The scope of the framework agreement will enable HEIW to commission work based learning qualification development. The qualification size will be variable and the education levels that will be captured in the framework agreement will be as follows: Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8. The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with the successful bidders and there is no maximum number of successful bidders that will be appointed to the framework agreement.

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 up to 31st March 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156659
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156659
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT551225
    HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. This is to notify the refresh for the HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development Framework which was undertaken in 2022. The Contract Award Notice to which this is associated is: 2023-129769

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