--- title: "Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-139832" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139832" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139832.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139832.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)" published: "2024-12-05" --- # Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-139832 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139832) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139832.json) ## Summary Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed the procurement process for Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services. This project, situated in Cardiff, addresses the Health category and has recently progressed to the Award stage. HEIW aimed to enhance the education and training services for healthcare professionals within NHS Wales, with a contract signed on 19th November 2024. The tender utilised an open procurement method, with the awarded contract valued at £224,910. Key dates include the contract commencement on 12th November 2024, implementation from 12th November 2024 to 30th September 2025, and service delivery from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in health education and training services, specifically within the UK’s healthcare sector. Large educational institutions or organisations capable of delivering distance learning modules tailored to postgraduates and graduates will find this contract particularly suitable. The contract includes stringent quality standards (80% focus on quality), making it ideal for businesses with a strong track record and expertise in providing high-quality training services. Additionally, the long-term scope of the project, along with potential extensions, ensures sustained business engagement over several years. ## Notice Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) have sought to commission a distance learning Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales. The education will be for 40 credits at level 7 for those working at the Postgraduate level of practice and responsibility, and at level 6 for those working at the Graduate level of practice and responsibility in accordance with the All Wales Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy (Welsh Government 2023). The education will meet the Welsh Government (2023) Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion policy (WG, 2023) enabling individuals to extend their practice.. Contract Commencement(Effective Date):12th November 2024. Implementation Period: 12th November 2024 to 30th September 2025 Services Commencement: 1st October 2025 - 30th September 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the Contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in 2 12-month intervals up to 30th September 2030 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 12-month intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139832 | | 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | 8 Apr 2024 | | Award date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £229,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £224,910 | ## 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) | | Additional buyers | BANGOR UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd | | Local authority | Gwynedd | | Electoral ward | Canol Bangor | | Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BANGOR 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=139832 - 26 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139832 - 13 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=139832 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR470366 Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) 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. Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476091 Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) 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. Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495428 Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) 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. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training. ## Notice URLs - http://www.bangor.ac.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-139832 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://heiw.nhs.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-139832. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-139832.json.