Scope
Reference
COMM-FTS-60899
Description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking the provision of full time health professional education and training services for pre-registration nursing in adult and mental health (BSc/BN/PGDip/MSc) within South East Wales
Total value (estimated)
- £34,461,000 excluding VAT
- £34,461,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2032
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend in 2 x 12-month intervals
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Information can be found in the tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Information can be found in the tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Further detail of the requirement is outlined within the service specification included with this tender which is available online via e-tenderwales (https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html)
reference: itt_121774
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality - 85% Social Value - 15% Commercial - Capped Pricing |
Quality |
Weighting description
Tenders will be evaluated in accordance with the ITT
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Tuition fees may be adjusted in line with the Welsh Government's tuition fee cap for full‑time undergraduate programmes and in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Commissioning numbers/range may also be amended in accordance with the terms and conditions.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Further detail of the requirement is outlined within the service specification included with this tender which is available online via e-tenderWales under itt_121774
Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Further detail of the requirement is outlined within the service specification included with this tender which is available online via e-tenderWales under itt_121774
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
- NHS Organisation Data Service: T1530
Tŷ Dysgu Cefn Coed
Nantgarw
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Keri Jones
Email: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
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: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services is tendering on behalf of Health Education and Improvement Wales.
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys