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title: "HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-124293"
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# HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-124293

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## Summary

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), based in Cardiff, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services. The project falls under the health industry category, specifically aimed at enhancing the workforce sustainability in the psychology sector to serve NHS Wales. The procurement utilised an open procedure with a significant service commencement date set for 1st August 2024, and the contract will remain in force until 31st July 2029. Key award dates include contracts signed on 19th December 2023 and 15th January 2024 with Cardiff University and Bangor University providing the training services for different regions within Wales.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for educational institutions and training providers looking to expand their operations in the healthcare education sector. Given the scope and duration of the contracts, it is ideal for large enterprises with expertise in clinical psychology education. The project also includes specific programmes such as a Level 8 Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme and Level 7 Masters Programme for a new profession in Wales, which creates a potential for significant business growth and long-term partnerships. Businesses with experience in comprehensive training delivery and those capable of aligning multiple educational requirements would find this a beneficial contract to pursue.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) undertook a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. The Together for Mental Health Delivery Plan 2019-22 sets out the requirement for Welsh Government to work with Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW), Social Care Wales (SCW) and partners to produce a workforce plan for mental health. HEIW have sought to procure psychological services education to increase the sustainability of the psychology services workforce.

### Lot Information

HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services South, West and Mid Wales

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. In order to increase psychology services workforce sustainability, HEIW sought to procure educational provisions for a Level 8 Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme, a Level 7 Masters Programme for a new profession for Wales, namely Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAPs) and Level 1 and Level 2 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Whilst four different levels of education and training are being procured, there are clear synergies across the programmes that align with one education provider to deliver all four education requirements.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date: 2nd January 2024.Implementation period from 2nd January 2024 to 31st July 2024. Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

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 twelve-month intervals.

HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services North Wales

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have undertaken a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. In order to increase psychology services workforce sustainability, HEIW sought to procure educational provisions for a Level 8 Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme, a Level 7 Masters Programme for a new profession for Wales, namely Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology (CAAPs) and Level 1 and Level 2 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Whilst four different levels of education and training are being procured, there are clear synergies across the programmes that align with one education provider to deliver all four education requirements.. The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date: 2nd January 2024.Implementation period from 2nd January 2024 to 31st July 2024. Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Services Commencement Date (1st August 2024) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on 31st July 2029 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract.

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 twelve-month intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124293 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,357,000 |
| Lots value | £13,357,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,357,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BANGOR UNIVERISTY; CARDIFF 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124293
- 4 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124293
- 20 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124293

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB428395
  HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW are seeking to procure Clinical Psychology education and training
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495427
  HEIW Provision of Clinical Psychology Education and Training Services - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) undertook a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. The Together for Mental Health Delivery Plan 2019-22 sets out the requirement for Welsh Government to work with Health Education Improvement Wales (HEIW), Social Care Wales (SCW) and partners to produce a workforce plan for mental health. HEIW have sought to procure psychological services education to increase the sustainability of the psychology services workforce.

## Notice URLs

- http://heiwnhs.wales/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-124293
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://heiw.nhs.wales/

## Provenance

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