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title: "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040283"
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# HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040283

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) recently conducted a procurement process for the provision of work-based learning qualification development within the education and training services category. This tender, titled "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development," was initiated with an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £490,000 GBP. The process is being managed by HEIW, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The tender period ends on 29th November 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for the same date.

This opportunity can benefit businesses involved in education and training services, especially those offering work-based learning qualification development. The procurement method allows for a framework agreement with potential for renewal up to 2030, providing a long-term opportunity for successful bidders. The contract involves delivering Community Benefits supporting economic and social objectives, emphasising considerations for social and environmental impacts. Interested parties can find detailed information and participate via the Bravo eTender Wales portal.

## 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 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 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/001760-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001760-2024
- 21 Sep 2023 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027853-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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