--- title: "Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c932" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c932" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c932.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c932.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)" published: "2023-11-20" --- # Procurement for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c932 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c932) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c932.json) ## Summary The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has recently completed a procurement process for the Provision of Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) Healthcare Science Part Time Education and Training. This tender, falling under the Light Touch services category, aimed to commission part-time education in Audiology, Clinical Engineering, and Pathology. The contract covers a period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2029, with the option of extensions up to 31st July 2032. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method was an open procedure. Key dates include the Effective Date starting on 1st December 2023 and the Services Commencement Date on 1st August 2024. This procurement process led by HEIW provides growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare science education sector. Businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly in healthcare science, would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The contract values for the awarded lots in Clinical Engineering, Pathology, and Audiology demonstrate substantial growth potential for successful bidders. Businesses with experience in delivering educational programmes, particularly in healthcare-related fields, are encouraged to consider participating in this competitive tendering process to expand their operations and contribute to improving healthcare training services in NHS Wales. ## Notice Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Practitioner Training Programme (PTP), Healthcare Science education for Clinical Engineering, Pathology (Life Sciences), and Audiology. ### Lot Information Clinical Engineering Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status through undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032. 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. Audiology Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032. 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. Pathology Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is a key stakeholder in healthcare science transformation in Wales. Traditionally, individuals achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status by undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science full-time over 3 years, including academic study and work-based learning. HEIW is committed to commissioning part-time education to enable people already employed in the NHS, to access a BSc programme alongside existing employment to achieve Practitioner Training Programme (PTP) status. This education is a type of apprenticeship model that will enable people to train whilst remaining in the workforce. HEIW sought to commission three 240 credit programmes in Audiology, Clinical Engineering and Pathology, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) for each of the specialities. In order to gain entry to the programme staff must have completed the 120 credit Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Sciences, Higher Education Certificates or equivalent. Pathology (Life sciences) education must also be available as stand-alone modules to enable them to be accessed by Students with an existing relevant degree e.g. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences to achieve PTP through degree assessment. The IBMS assess existing degree content and determine which additional modules from the full 240 credits a Student needs to complete. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date (1st December 2023). Implementation period from 1st December 2023 to 31st July 2024. Delivery of the Programme shall commence on the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended under the provisions of the contract being three, 12-month intervals up to 31st July 2032. 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/034265-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,900,761 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £6,648,163 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; SWANSEA UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 20 Nov 2023 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034265-2023 - 16 May 2023 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013943-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:000005-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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