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title: "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development"
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# HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03516b

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## Summary

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is undertaking a tender process for the provision of work-based learning qualification development, focusing on education and training services. HEIW has identified a need to procure a framework agreement allowing for the development of qualifications at various education levels. The tender involves a Light Touch service akin to the Open Procedure, with key dates including Expression of Interest Refresh Dates for appointments to the framework starting from April 2024. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contracting authority being HEIW based in South East Wales.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to offer their expertise in work-based learning qualification development. The procurement process, under a framework agreement, allows for flexibility in commissioning qualifications across different education levels. Prospective bidders, especially SMEs, are encouraged to engage with HEIW for potential future contract awards. Key deadlines should be noted, such as the submission and appointment dates specified in the procurement timeline. Businesses seeking growth in the education sector should consider this tender for potential business development opportunities.

## Notice

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 has 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.

### 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 identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development. 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 Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008472-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £490,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGORED CYMRU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008472-2023
- 14 Oct 2022 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029048-2022
- 13 Jul 2022 at 11:02 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019138-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://heiwnhs.wales/
- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://heiw.nhs.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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