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title: "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-134872"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
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# HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-134872

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## Summary

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is currently running a procurement process for the provision of work-based learning qualification development. The title of the tender is "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development." This procurement falls under the services category and is in the tender stage. The buying organisation, HEIW, is located in Cardiff, UK. The deadline for tender submissions is on November 29, 2024.

This tender by HEIW presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and training to compete. It requires the development of work-based learning qualifications at various education levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for fair competition among interested suppliers. Businesses providing educational services and training programs tailored to the healthcare industry would be well-suited to bid for this contract, which aims to enhance the workforce capabilities within NHS Wales.

## 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 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. This is to notify the refresh for the HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development Framework which was undertaken in 2022. The Contract Award Notice to which this is associated is: 2023-129769

### 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 have identified the need to procure a framework agreement to provide flexibility for HEIW when commissioning work based learning qualification development, this notice is regarding the refresh from Contract Award notice: 2023-129769. 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=134872 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134872
- 21 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134872

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP451114
  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 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. This is to notify the refresh for the HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development Framework which was undertaken in 2022. The Contract Award Notice to which this is associated is: 2023-129769
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN463768
  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 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. This is to notify the refresh for the HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development Framework which was undertaken in 2022. The Contract Award Notice to which this is associated is: 2023-129769

## Notice URLs

- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-134872
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://heiw.nhs.wales/

## Provenance

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