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title: "HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training"
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# HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e1e

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of community nursing education and training services under the Light Touch Regime. The tender, with an open procurement method, aimed to enhance health professional education and training services delivered to NHS Wales. The process included multiple lots for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) across various specialisations such as Health Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health, General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, and Community Children's Nursing. Key contracts were awarded as of 29th July 2024, with an effective date of 1st September 2024, extending until 31st August 2030 with possible 12-month intervals for a further three years, covering the region of UKL (Wales).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for educational institutions specialising in nursing and health professional training. Institutions such as universities and higher education providers with expertise in health education services are well-suited to compete. The substantial contract values, such as the SCPHN Health Visiting lot awarded to Wrexham University and University of South Wales amounting to over £15 million GBP, highlight the financial potential. Moreover, additional lots covering various community nursing specialities provide further opportunities for diversified educational services, fostering long-term partnerships and contributing to the development of the healthcare workforce in Wales.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) education and training in the following areas: - Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN): Health Visiting (HV) School Nursing (SN) Occupational Health (OH) - Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ): General Practice Nursing (GPN) District Nursing (DN) Community Childrens Nursing (CCN) Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN)

### Lot Information

SCPHN - Health Visiting

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 1 SCPHN Heath Visiting (HV) which is divided into sub lots: 1a. BCUHB 1b. POW & HDUHB 1c. SBUHB 1d. CTMHB 1e. CVUHB 1f. ABUHB Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SCPHN - School Nursing

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 2 SCPHN School Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots: 2a. North (BCUHB & North POW) 2b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB) 2c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB) Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - District Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 3 SPQ District Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots: 3a. North (BCUHB & North POW) 3b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB) 3c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB) Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - General Practice Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 4 SPQ General Practice Nursing (GPN) which will provide education for All Wales. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SCPHN - Occupational Health

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Lot 5 SCPHN Occupational Health (OH) which will provide education for All Wales. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Childrens Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 6 SPQ Community Children's Nursing (CNN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Mental Health Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 7 SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

SPQ - Community Learning Disability Nursing

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Lot 8 SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024 Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025 Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 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 three years in three twelve month intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039269-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,114,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,279,784 |

## 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 (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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY; SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES; WREXHAM UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039269-2024
- 19 Sep 2023 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027632-2023
- 1 Nov 2022 at 14:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030835-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://heiw.nhs.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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