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title: "NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f03"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f03

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## Summary

The NHS Wales General Management Graduate Programme, overseen by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), has announced the award of a contract to Sten10 Ltd. Located in Cardiff, HEIW aims to enhance the leadership pipeline of the NHS in Wales by co-designing and delivering a comprehensive Graduate Programme Assessment Centre for 2026. This procurement process was undertaken via an open procedure, addressing the educational services category within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKL region, with the contract lasting until 2028 and potential extensions through 2030. The contract, valued at GBP 168,480 gross, commenced on 15th January 2026, following its official signing on 14th January 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and educational services. Companies capable of delivering bespoke training solutions, robust digital tools, and hybrid assessment methodologies would benefit most from such contracts. The procurement not only supports strategic workforce planning but also invites organisations to contribute towards shaping the future leadership landscape of NHS Wales. Suppliers that are adaptable, innovative, and compliant with defined equality and language standards stand to gain from such collaborations, paving the way for broader expansion into public sector procurement.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract to a supplier to co-design, implement, and deliver the Graduate Programme Assessment Centre 2026 as part of the NHS Wales General Management Graduate Programme, a key priority within HEIW's Integrated Medium Term Plan. The programme aims to develop a sustainable and inclusive pipeline of future NHS leaders to meet the evolving needs of the Welsh population and public services. The appointed provider will work collaboratively with HEIW to design bespoke assessment exercises aligned to the national NHS Wales Success Profile, deliver a robust digital situational judgement tool, plan and facilitate a hybrid (virtual and/or face-to-face) assessment centre, and provide comprehensive training and reusable branded materials for assessors. The solution must be evidence-based, fully inclusive, accessible, and compliant with equality legislation and Welsh Language Standards, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout. This procurement will support HEIW's statutory workforce planning obligations and long term strategy to develop leadership capacity across NHS Wales, directly contributing to national health priorities such as A Healthier Wales and the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension of 24 months in 12 month increments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003761-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | £140,400 |
| Contracts value | £140,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES; NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| 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 | STEN10 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003761-2026
- 29 Dec 2025 at 16:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086351-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058482-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003761-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086351-2025
  29th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058482-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlITT_120133
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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