- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. SCPHN - Health Visiting
- Lot 2. SCPHN – School Nursing
- Lot 3. SPQ District Nursing
- Lot 4. SPQ General Practice Nursing
- Lot 5. SCPHN Occupational Health
- Lot 6. SPQ Community Childrens Nursing
- Lot 7. SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing
- Lot 8. SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing
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
Telephone
+44 1443848585
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training
Reference number
PRO-OJEULT-53559
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 Community Nursing Education and Training.
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £44,114,400
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SCPHN - Health Visiting
Lot No
1
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
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SCPHN – School Nursing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SPQ District Nursing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SPQ General Practice Nursing
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SCPHN Occupational Health
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SPQ Community Childrens Nursing
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80320000 - Medical education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HEIW to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing -SCPHN (Heath Visiting, School Nursing, Occupational Health routes) and Specialist Practice Qualifications – SPQ (General Practice Nursing, District Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disability Nursing, Community Childrens Nursing routes) for nurses and midwives.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2024
End date
31 August 2030
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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 three years in three twelve month intervals.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024
Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025
Following the Implementation Period, delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date (1st September 2025) and the Contract shall continue until expiry on the 31st August 2030 unless extended in accordance with the provisions of the Contract
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated within the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030835
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The Services to which this Notice relates fall within Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Although HEIW may voluntarily adopt certain provisions in the Regulations neither the employment of any terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to services falling within Regulations 74 to 76. Bidders to note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the tender documents and that save for matters of clarification or consistency, HEIW will not negotiate the terms. As this is a procurement that falls under the Light Touch Regime, HEIW is proposing to use a procurement procedure which is akin to the open procedure. All tender costs and any liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. HEIW reserves the right to award the Contract in whole or in part. HEIW reserves the right to pause, halt, abandon and/or annul the tendering process and not to award any or all the Contracts. The Contracts to which this procurement relates are funded via Welsh Government funding, refer to the contract terms and conditions and the ITT for rights reserved to the contracting authority should the said funding cease or reduce. Bidders are to note:
(a) The number of student places to be commissioned annually will be conditional upon Welsh Government confirmation of funding; and
(b) HEIW reserves the right to vary the range of student commissioning numbers by way of an increase or decrease; and
(c) The proposed contracts are due to take effect on or around 01/09/2024 and provide for an implementation period. Delivery of the services are to commence upon the anticipated Services Commencement Date (that is on or around 01/09/2025). No contract payments are payable in respect of the implementation period. Bidders are free to submit bids in respect of any number of Lots. Bidders to note that each Lot will be evaluated separately using the pre-disclosed evaluation criteria set out in the ITT. To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the Bravo eTender Wales portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation.
1. Register your company:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register.
2. Express and Interest in the tender:
- Click ‘ITT Open to all suppliers’
- Click ITT_104985 and express interest
- This will move the ITT into your ‘my ITTs page’
- You can access any attachments by clicking ‘buyer attachments’ in the ‘ITT details’ box
3. Responding to the tender
- Click ‘my response’ under ‘ITT details’. You can choose to ‘create response’ or ‘decline to respond’
- You can now use the messages function to communicate with HEIW
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134094
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
detailed in the tender documentation
(WA Ref:134094)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom