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title: "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-125562"
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# HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-125562

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## Summary

The Health Education and Improvement Wales is inviting tenders for the provision of work based learning qualification development in the Health industry category. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a contract award date on 16th March 2023. The tender title is "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development". The buying organization is located in Nantgarw, South East Wales, UK. The opportunity involves a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development at various education levels. Key dates include the Expression of Interest Refresh Date in November 2023 for appointments starting from April 2024.

This tender by Health Education and Improvement Wales presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in education and training services to bid for the framework agreement. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of work based learning qualifications ranging from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. The framework agreement will allow for flexibility in commissioning, with no maximum limit on successful bidders appointed. As a long-term opportunity, businesses should consider the need for ongoing innovation and quality in their proposals to secure a place on the framework and potentially extend the contract up to 2030.

## Notice

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW has identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Work based learning is valued for its flexibility, capability for small cohort numbers, cost-effectiveness, and strong focus on applied practical knowledge and skills. Work based learning qualifications are now recognised as a potential solution for post registration education and the opportunities for higher level post registration work based learning qualification development is ever growing. HEIW identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development. The Framework will remain open throughout its lifetime to allow on an annual basis, new entrants to the market (prospective Bidders) to seek appointment onto the Framework. The scope of the framework agreement will enable HEIW to commission work based learning qualification development. The qualification size will be variable and the education levels that will be captured in the framework agreement will be as follows: Entry level 1 Entry level 2 Entry level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8. The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with the successful bidders and there is no maximum number of successful bidders that will be appointed to the framework agreement.

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 up to 31st March 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125562 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £490,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £490,000 |

## 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 |
| Locality | NANTGARW, SOUTH EAST WALES. |
| 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 | AGORED CYMRU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125562
- 14 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125562

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT414906
  HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is undertaking a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW has identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR431628
  HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has undertaken a strategic review of health professional education and training across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post-registration qualifications for the NHS Wales workforce. HEIW has identified a requirement to procure a framework agreement for the provision of work based learning qualification development, including individual units/modules or qualifications at education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-125562
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

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