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title: "HEIW Provision of Work Based Learning Qualification Development"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-156659"
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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-156659

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "HEIW Provision of Work-Based Learning Qualification Development," is spearheaded by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). This initiative falls under the health industry category and is located in Cardiff, UK. The contracting process is currently at the "Tender" stage, with the tender period closing on 1st December 2025. An open procedure is being utilised, focusing on the provision of work-based learning qualification frameworks for NHS Wales. The total contract value is estimated at £490,000, with the procurement targeting a delivery region within the UK, specifically UKL. The entire framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and span until 31st March 2027, with possibilities for renewal.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational frameworks, particularly those with expertise in developing qualifications ranging from Entry Level 1 to Level 8. The procurement's focus on work-based learning aligns well with organisations or consortia that can provide flexible, cost-effective educational solutions catering to small cohort numbers. This framework allows room for new entrants to join annually, stimulating competitive participation. Moreover, businesses in the education and development sectors have a unique chance to support NHS Wales by developing bespoke qualifications tailored to the evolving needs of health professionals. This procurement not only fosters competition but also helps establish partnerships that drive quality and innovation in professional healthcare education.

## 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=156659 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156659

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT551225
  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

- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156659
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-156659
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://heiw.nhs.wales/

## Provenance

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