Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Contact
DAVID MAKANI
Telephone
+44 2921501500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Preliminary Market Engagement for Provision of a Diploma in Healthcare Planning for NHS Wales
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NWSSP (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), on behalf of NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts, is conducting a review of the Diploma in Healthcare Planning requirement for NHS Wales staff. NHS Wales are seeking to engage the market to support its requirement, development and to understand the current market conditions to enable a robust procurement to meet the current and future needs of NHS Wales.
The requirement is for the design, development, accreditation and training provision for a NHS Wales specific Diploma programme.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is acting on behalf of NHS Wales Health Boards and Trusts to commission the delivery of a Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Planning (NHS Wales specific) for NHS Wales staff. This initiative will also include an opportunity to pursue Master’s level study.
To support this effort, a stakeholder engagement event is scheduled for 06/02/2025. The event will provide an opportunity to gather insights and perspectives from potential service providers. NWSSP is committed to ensuring broad representation at this event to facilitate a comprehensive and inclusive discussion.
two.2.14) Additional information
We invite potential bidders to a Preliminary Market Consultation for the procurement of an NHS Wales-specific planning diploma on 06/02/24, 10am-1pm via Microsoft Teams. This session will provide an overview of the requirement, followed by a Q&A. Interested bidders may also request a 10-minute 1:1 meeting. To participate, please email David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk by 31/01/24
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, invites potential bidders to a Preliminary Market Consultation for the procurement of an NHS Wales-specific planning diploma.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 6th February 2024
Time: 10:00 – 13:00
Format: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
This session will provide an overview of the requirement, followed by a Q&A. Interested bidders may also request a 10-minute 1:1 meeting with Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) representatives.
To participate, please email David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk with:
1. Names and positions of attendees.
2. Request for a 1:1 meeting (if desired).
3. Any Welsh language material requests (by 31/01/2024).
Important Notes
1. Participation does not guarantee procurement or contract award.
2. Shared information may be used to refine requirements and could be shared with other bidders. Do not disclose confidential information.
3. NWSSP is not responsible for any costs incurred.
4. A Welsh-language PIN notice is available upon request.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147168.
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We look forward to your participation in shaping this initiative for NHS Wales.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=147168.
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