Planning

Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services

  • Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-007994

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04480b

Published 13 March 2024, 11:40am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw,

Cardiff

CF15 7QQ

Contact

Keri Jones

Email

keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk

Telephone

+44 1443848585

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKL - Wales

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://heiw.nhs.wales/

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

Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £229,500

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
  • 80320000 - Medical education services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKL - Wales

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are looking 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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

8 April 2024


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: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NHS Wales Procurement Services and HEIW wish to inform the market prior to launching a procurement procedure for the delivery of the Provision of Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services.

Potential bidders should note that soft market sounding in relation to this proposed procurement, may not necessarily lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any contracts. Further, that any information provided by potential bidders interest, may be used by HEIW to help to scope the proposed procurement/services and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders/providers. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely.

Please note that it is not a requirement for an OJEU notice to be translated bilingually on Sell2Wales, however, if you require a copy of the PIN Notice in Welsh this is available to all interested potential bidders.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please email: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk

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=139832.

(WA Ref:139832)