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: 2022/S 000-032104

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0383e7

Published 11 November 2022, 4:24pm



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: £225,000

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 Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales. The education will be primarily at level 7, with the education also available at level 6 for those with appropriate experience and workplace support but who do not have a first degree. The education will meet the UK Non Medical Authorisation (NMA) Framework (JPAC 2022) enabling individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 March 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

In line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, NHS Wales Procurement Services and HEIW wish to hold a Preliminary Market Consultation event prior to launching a procurement procedure for the delivery of the Provision of Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services. As such, discussions will be held with potential bidders prior to starting a procurement procedure. Procurement Services and HEIW will run the Preliminary Market Consultation event virtually via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 13th December 2022 from 15:30 - 16:30. Potential bidders will be provided with further insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions. In order to help define the requirement and to develop the contract’s requirement, following the presentation/Q&A session, potential bidders will have an opportunity to have a 1:1 with HEIW representatives (Maximum 10-minute allocated slot).

Next Steps - potential bidders who are interested in attending this event:

1. Are invited to express an interest to the email address below confirming the names and positions of proposed attendees.

2. Please confirm if your organisation would like to book a 10-minute slot to further discuss the requirements with HEIW and Procurement

Services.

3. Please confirm by 5th December whether you require any materials in the medium of the Welsh Language.

Email to express interest: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk

Potential bidders should note that this engagement event together with any other 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 during this engagement event, 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. HEIW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders as a result of attending the engagement event.

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

(WA Ref:126446)