--- title: "Evaluation of the NHS Wales Finance Academy Graduate Scheme" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-115900" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115900" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115900.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115900.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2021-11-16" --- # Evaluation of the NHS Wales Finance Academy Graduate Scheme Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-115900 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-115900) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-115900.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking applications for a tender titled "Evaluation of the NHS Wales Finance Academy Graduate Scheme." This initiative falls under the services category and is based in Cardiff. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender period ending on 30 November 2021, and the award period concluding by 4 January 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing bidders to express their interest via email, as formal tender documents have not yet been released. This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in evaluation services and those with expertise in academic programme development, particularly in the healthcare sector. Businesses that focus on recruitment, talent development, and financial management training would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The scheme aims to bolster the NHS finance workforce by employing high-calibre graduates, thus offering consultants a chance to engage in a project that supports the NHS's long-term strategic goals while facilitating their own business growth. ## Notice The NHS Wales Finance Academy is a collaboration of NHS Wales Finance Directors from across NHS Wales with the common goal of supporting and promoting the continuous development of the NHS Finance profession in Wales.Relaunched in 2016 after a comprehensive census of the finance function noted an ageing workforce and a lack of a pipeline of talent coming through. The original objectives therefore were to support that future loss of experience and leadership thus looking to future proof our function and source future leaders-As part of its Talent Pipeline Programme, therefore, the NHS Wales Financial Management Graduate Trainee Scheme is designed to attract 'high flying' graduates with the potential to become NHS Wales Finance Directors and senior finance leaders and who through this scheme will learn practical financial and management skills and grow their leadership strengths.The aims of the scheme are therefore to:* Attract and retain talent to the NHS Wales Finance Function;* To ensure a pipeline of talent with the potential to take on senior and director level roles in the future;* To involve the employing organisations in the design and delivery of the scheme ensuring full ownership across the NHS Wales Finance Function;* Embed as a key strategic partner the professional accountancy body delivering the professional accountancy qualification (currently ACCA)Overarching responsibility for delivery of the scheme will reside with the Finance Academy on behalf of NHS Wales. This will include ensuring that the scheme is delivered to a high standard and that host organisations are meeting their responsibility of ensuring the experiential learning as required as the qualification is delivered.Graduates are placed within a host organisation for the duration of the three years scheme on a fixed term basis, rotating through the finance department on a supernumerary basis, moving from transactional-based processes and functions to a higher level of responsibility at the end of the scheme. In addition graduates are also afforded the opportunity to work with other NHS Wales organisations for placements.Now recruiting its 7th cohort we are looking to review our scheme, including our recruitment process and the programme itself ensuring they are still fit for purpose and also that the scheme has the required impact within our finance teams.Potential bidders are invited to 'Express Interest' in this opportunity by emailing Nadine.stokes@wales.nhs.uk. Further details will then be supplied upon receipt of the Expression of Interest. Please note that no tender documents are available as yet and neither is it confirmed that this process will proceed.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115900. (WA Ref:115900) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115900 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | 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 | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 16 Nov 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115900 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=115900 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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