Scope
Description
HEIW intends to establish a multi‑lot Executive Development Supplier Framework to support senior leadership development across NHS Wales. The Framework will cover services including:
Executive & Senior Leader Coaching, Mentoring, Facilitation, Development Centre Design & Observation, Expert Speakers and Advisors.
This notice informs the market about the planned Framework and invites suppliers to take part in a Supplier Engagement Event.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £408,333 excluding VAT
- £490,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79632000 - Personnel-training services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 March 2026
Engagement process description
HEIW will hold a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on 30/03/2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The session will provide an overview of the planned Executive Development Framework, outline the scope of services, and allow suppliers to ask questions. Following the presentation and Q&A, suppliers may request a 10‑minute 1:1 discussion slot with HEIW representatives.
Suppliers wishing to attend must submit an expression of interest by 12:00 noon on 26/03/2026 by emailing Sairam.Kunuri@wales.nhs.uk with:
• Names and positions of attendees
• Whether a 10‑minute 1:1 slot is required
Attendance does not guarantee participation in any future procurement, and information shared during the session may be used by HEIW to refine the requirement. Suppliers should therefore avoid sharing confidential or commercially sensitive information.HEIW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders as a result of attending the engagement event.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing complete procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys