--- title: "DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES" published: "2026-05-19" --- # DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme Buyer: DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065cc9.json) ## Summary Digital Health & Care Wales (DHCW) is currently in the tender stage for a "DHCW Cloud Transition Training Programme". This project aims to transition National digital services from outdated on-premises infrastructure to a modern and secure cloud platform, thereby enhancing reliability and performance across NHS Wales. The procurement is classified under "Education and training services" and takes place in Wales, United Kingdom. The open procurement method allows for wide participation, and submissions are accepted electronically in both English and Welsh. The deadline for tender submissions is 15th June 2026, and inquiries must be submitted by 5th June 2026. The tender is valued at £588,000 and the successful contract will commence on 17th August 2026, set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud services training, organisational change management, and digital transformation. Companies experienced in providing role-aligned training, hands-on simulations, and skills analytics, particularly those proficient in supporting large-scale workforce transitions to cloud platforms, should find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, enabling them to contribute to and benefit from the enhanced capabilities of NHS Wales. Successful bidders will not only engage in high-value work but also position themselves as key players in the public health sector's digital transformation, potentially leading to further opportunities in similar projects across other public sector entities. ## Notice Digital Health and Care Wales ("DHCW") have a requirement for a Cloud Transition Training Programme. The Cloud Transition Programme ("CTP") is a multi-year transformation initiative to migrate National digital services from legacy on-premises infrastructure to secure, cloud platform which will improve reliability, security and performance across NHS Wales. The CTP is also driving organisational change within DHCW by equipping and supporting staff with the skills, tools and ways of working needed to adopt cloud services effectively. To underpin the CTP, DHCW is seeking a Provider to deliver role-aligned training, certification pathways, hands-on labs/simulations and skills analytics ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Please refer to the Procurement Documents as set out in the invitation to tender ("ITT") which can be found on the e-procurement e-Tender Wales portal. Renewal: Extension will be exercised in twelve (12) month increments. The Authority is under no obligation to utilise the extension options. ### Planning Information In line with the Procurement Act 2023; DHCW Commercial Services wish to hold a pre-market engagement event prior to launching a procurement exercise for the commissioning of a Cloud Transition Training Programme. As such, discussions will be held with potential Suppliers prior to starting the tender exercise. The purpose being to both inform potential Suppliers and to allow DHCW to seek advice in the planning and enrolling of the procurement exercise. DHCW Commercial Services team will be holding an online pre-market engagement event via Microsoft Teams 20th March 2026 at 1300hrs. Attendees will be provided with an insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions in an open forum. Potential Suppliers who are interested in this pre-market engagement event are requested to complete an MS forms questionnaire, link below : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrpu9tyEgRQVIj4NHdP7XiYBUMUZGMTBQWUc5S0hIOEJRQlU2RkpJQllZQS4u Please ensure to complete the pre-market engagement form (above) and register your interest to attend before 17th March at 1300hrs. Potential Suppliers should note, that this engagement event, may not lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any framework/contracts. Further, that any information provided by potential Suppliers during this event, may be used by DHCW to help scope any proposed procurement. Any queries raised, and relevant responses, by potential bidders at the Awareness Session over Teams 20th March, will be collated and distributed to all participants within one week of the event. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely. DHCW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by Suppliers as a result of attending the engagement virtual event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045763-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DIGITAL HEALTH & CARE WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 9AD | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff West | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 13:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045763-2026 - 26 Feb 2026 at 10:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017202-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045763-2026 19th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017202-2026 26th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://dhcw.nhs.wales/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=uChWuyjjgkCoVkM8ntyPrpu9tyEgRQVIj4NHdP7XiYBUMUZGMTBQWUc5S0hIOEJRQlU2RkpJQllZQS4u - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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