Scope
Reference
HEIW-DCO- 795
Description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a direct call-off contract to Decision Analysis Services Ltd (DAS) via the Bloom NEPRO³ framework for Phase 2 of its strategic workforce planning project. This phase builds upon the outputs of Phase 1 and focuses on refining workforce demand models, supporting scenario analysis, and enhancing internal analytical capability across NHS Wales. The contract ensures continuity, avoids transition costs, and supports data-driven workforce planning by maintaining collaboration with the incumbent supplier.
Contract 1. Strategic Workforce Modelling Support – Phase 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 July 2025
Contract dates
- 4 July 2025 to 14 May 2026
- Possible extension to 14 May 2027
- 1 year, 10 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial Term 04/07/2025 - 14/05/2026
Extension 15/05/2026 - 14/05/2027
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Bloom Procurement Services Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZL-2286-PLQV
Suite 5, 2nd Floor, The Spire, Pilgrim St,
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 2DS
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Strategic Workforce Modelling Support - Phase 2
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
HEIW, Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: SAIRAM KUNURI
Email: sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
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: Complete Procurement Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Email: sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys