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
Telephone
+44 1443848585
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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
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/home.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pharmacy Access to Programme
Reference number
HEIW-ITT-49366
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) is a Special Health Authority and sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts. HEIW have a leading role in the education, training, development, and shaping of the healthcare workforce, supporting high-quality care for the people of Wales.
HEIW are an approved City and Guilds centre for the delivery of the PRPT Programme across Wales; the PRPT Programme is funded and delivered through an apprenticeship framework by the Welsh Government (WG). HEIW are seeking a provider(s) to fulfil a need for delivery of one or more qualifications, being GCSE or level 2 equivalent, which will allow candidates to meet the compulsory entry criteria for the HEIW Modern Apprentice Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician Training Programme (PRPT).
The compulsory entry criteria of the PRPT are for individuals to hold a minimum of 4 GCSE’s at grade C or above (or level 2 equivalent) including English, Maths, Science and also offer Digital Literacy.
HEIW are looking for a provider that will be able to provide the above qualifications as detailed in the Instruction To Bidder documentation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £182,000
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
Face to Face Delivery
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Face to Face Delivery - Lot 1 is further broken down into geographical sub-lots (therefore requiring face to face learning takes place within the geographical boundary of the Health Board) as demonstrated under table 1 below. The Contractor(s) will therefore be required to deliver education and training Services within the Geographic Boundaries of the Sub-lot(s) they are bidding for. It is the Contracting Authority’s intention to award one Contract per Sub-lot and as appropriate, Accordingly, each Sub-lot will be evaluated separately.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
12 months optional extension
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Distance Learning
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Distance Learning - The Contractor is required to deliver the required qualification of Synchronous Learning and Asynchronous Learning to support those employed within NHS Wales and by providers to NHS Wales to achieve the required GCSE’s qualification. The Lot shall be awarded to one supplier and delivery requirement are detailed below:
Via a virtual learning environment provide a distance learning approach:
-Provide learning materials online.
-This approach to learning should be supported with both synchronous and asynchronous learning activity.
-Provide regular access to a dedicated tutor.
-Provide access to Student forums and learning events.
-Whilst on Placement, Students should be supported with synchronous learning activities.
-The EP must allow Students to access a full online library service and support service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 75
Price - Weighting: 25
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
12 month optional extension
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
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As detailed in the procurement documentation.
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 set out in the Procurement documentation. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the procurement documentation and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate terms.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 7 March 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
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 terms and conditions of contract asset 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 proposes 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 Contracts in whole or in part. HEIW reserves the right to pause, halt, abandonand/or annul the tendering process and not to award any or all the Contracts. Delivery of the services are to commence upon the anticipated Services Commencement Date (that is, on or around 05/01/2023).To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the Bravo eTenderwales portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation. 1.Register your company https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/andclickthelinktoregister. 2.Express an Interest in the tender:-Click"ITTopentoallsuppliers"-ClickITT_99260 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 to "decline to respond"- You can now use the "messages" function to communicate-NOTE:Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Social Value/Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic, environmental and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate to social, economic and environmental considerations. The Social Value/ Community Benefits included in this contract are: Detailed in the tender documentation NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Walesathttps://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?
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=126659
(WA Ref:126659)
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