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title: "Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04480b"
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# Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04480b

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract for Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services to Bangor University. The process follows an open procedure under the Light Touch Regime, targeting services in the education category, specifically medical education. This procurement aims to deliver education and training for healthcare professionals within NHS Wales, aligning with the Welsh Government's 2023 Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy. The contract commenced on 12th November 2024, with the implementation period running until 30th September 2025, and services starting from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. Located in Cardiff, the contract valued at £224,910 GBP, offers an optional two-year extension, potentially extending the contract until 30th September 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical education and training, particularly those capable of providing postgraduate and graduate level courses. Companies with expertise in higher education services can leverage this contract to extend their market reach within the healthcare sector in Wales. The focus on distance learning for critical medical authorisation training provides an opportunity for innovative educational technologies and methodologies to be applied. This procurement can significantly benefit suppliers who are adept at integrating policy-driven educational objectives into comprehensive training programmes for healthcare professionals.

## 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 procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have sought to commission a distance learning Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales. The education will be for 40 credits at level 7 for those working at the Postgraduate level of practice and responsibility, and at level 6 for those working at the Graduate level of practice and responsibility in accordance with the All Wales Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy (Welsh Government 2023). The education will meet the Welsh Government (2023) Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion policy (WG, 2023) enabling individuals to extend their practice. Additional information: Contract Commencement(Effective Date):12th November 2024. Implementation Period: 12th November 2024 to 30th September 2025 Services Commencement: 1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the Contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in 2 12-month intervals up to 30th September 2030

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 12-month intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £224,910 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR 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 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013633-2024
- 13 Mar 2024 at 11:40 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007994-2024

## 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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