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title: "HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training"
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# HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b82

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## Summary

The recent contract award process initiated by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) focuses on the 'HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training'. This tender falls within the 'Education and training services' category, under CPV code 80000000, and it pertains to services within the UK, specifically the region covered by UKL. As of June 8, 2026, the procurement stage is marked 'complete', following an open procedure akin to the Open Procedure, which remains open to new providers joining the framework. The contract was awarded to several universities including Bangor University, Cardiff University, and others. The main location for service delivery is Wales, with a significant push towards enhanced and advanced practice education for NHS Wales health professionals. The procurement included various key dates, with the framework being open for refresh in future years commencing on 1st September and requiring responses by 30th April of the preceding year.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for educational institutions and training providers specialising in medical and higher education services. By aligning with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales, the successful providers can leverage this framework to deliver master's level programmes and tailored modules in healthcare education. With a contract valued at £16,000,000 and potential extensions available, organisations that can offer quality driven educational services through both blended and distance learning routes are well-positioned to benefit. Institutions facilitating advanced practice and maternity care modules at level 7 will find this particularly aligned with their expertise, thus fostering business expansion and solidifying their presence in Wales's educational landscape.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW sought to commission a multi-provider framework agreement to commission and procure full master's pathways (180 credits) and modules (range of credits) in enhanced and advanced practice at level 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The full master's pathway will result in an Advanced Practitioner level 7 master's. In addition, it is proposed that the framework agreement will also have a sole-provider lot for enhanced maternity care for 20 credits at level 7. The enhance and advanced programmes must align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023). The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards.

### Lot Information

Enhanced and Advanced Practice

HEIW sought to commission a multi-provider framework agreement for the delivery of full master's pathways (180 credits) and standalone modules (various credit values) in enhanced and advanced practice at Level 7 through blended and distance learning routes. The full master's pathway will lead to the award of an Advanced Practitioner Level 7 Master's qualification. Programmes delivered under this lot must align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023) and support learners to develop and extend their practice within appropriate professional and regulatory standards. Additional information: Term of the contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

Renewal: option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Enhanced Maternity Care

HEIW sought to establish a sole-provider lot for the delivery of an Enhanced Maternity Care module worth 20 credits at Level 7. The module must be delivered through blended and/or distance learning approaches and align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023). The education will enable practitioners to enhance and extend their maternity care practice in accordance with appropriate professional standards and workforce requirements. Additional information: The term of the contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

Renewal: Option to extend the Initial Term of the Framework Agreement in up to three (3) 12-month periods

Remote Clinical Decision Making

HEIW is seeking to commission a level 7 programme in Remote Clinical Decision Making

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053696-2026 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,938,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,206,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERSITY; CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY; CARDIFF UNIVERSITY; LEARNA; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES; UWE; 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

- 8 Jun 2026 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053696-2026
- 20 Feb 2025 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006153-2025
- 20 Feb 2024 at 15:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005549-2024

## 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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