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title: "HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041c56

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is driving forward a procurement initiative for educational programmes in Independent, Supplementary, and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training within the UK, specifically targeted at health professionals. The procurement process commenced with planning stages in late 2023, followed by tender updates and award stages through 2025. The procurement category falls under educational and training services with CPV classification 80000000, relevant to higher upskilling in healthcare practices. This multi-provider Framework Agreement involves a light-touch regime employing procedures akin to an open approach, ensuring comprehensive participation over a designated framework with possible extension options for active contracts. The critical deadline for tender submissions concluded on 12th November 2024, with the contract awards completed on 24th November 2025.

This substantial procurement offers significant growth opportunities for educational service providers with capabilities in delivering level 7 healthcare training modules. Universities and educational institutions specialising in blended and distance learning formats are strategically poised to benefit from these frameworks. Successful suppliers including Cardiff, Swansea, Bangor, and Wrexham Universities, as well as the University of South Wales, highlight a strong presence in this niche market, potentially enhancing their training offerings across pharmacists and healthcare professionals. The procurement method aligns with GPA standards, underscoring a competitive platform for global educational providers to enhance their market footprint in healthcare education tailored to meet professional standards and market needs.

## Notice

HEIW has sought to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and Community Independent Prescribing (V150) at levels 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards

### Lot Information

Independent Prescribing - Pharmacists Only - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists using a blended learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a blended learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Distance Learning

Sole-provider framework level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a Distance Learning format

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 up to 31st August 2033.

V150 Community prescribing - Distance Learning

level 7 programme in V150 Community Prescribing for specialist community nurses in a distance learning format.

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 up to 31st August 2033.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078966-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,983,746 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,983,746 |

## 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; CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; SWANSEA UNIVERSITY; 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

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078966-2025
- 25 Oct 2024 at 15:28 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034743-2024
- 17 Oct 2024 at 10:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033522-2024
- 20 Aug 2024 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026508-2024
- 23 Nov 2023 at 14:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034701-2023

## 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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