Scope
Reference
HEIW - FTS - 60546
Description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) requires an experienced supplier to co-design, implement, and deliver the Graduate Programme Assessment Centre 2026 as part of the NHS Wales General Management Graduate Programme, a key priority within HEIW's Integrated Medium Term Plan. The programme aims to develop a sustainable and inclusive pipeline of future NHS leaders to meet the evolving needs of the Welsh population and public services. The appointed provider will work collaboratively with HEIW to design bespoke assessment exercises aligned to the national NHS Wales Success Profile, deliver a robust digital situational judgement tool, plan and facilitate a hybrid (virtual and/or face-to-face) assessment centre, and provide comprehensive training and reusable branded materials for assessors. The solution must be evidence-based, fully inclusive, accessible, and compliant with equality legislation and Welsh Language Standards, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout. This procurement will support HEIW's statutory workforce planning obligations and long-term strategy to develop leadership capacity across NHS Wales, directly contributing to national health priorities such as A Healthier Wales and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act.
Contract 1. NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Supplier
Contract value
- £140,400 excluding VAT
- £168,480 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 December 2025
Standstill period
- End: 9 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2026 to 14 January 2028
- Possible extension to 14 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional extension of 24 months in 12 month increments
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Sten10 Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMJ-4372-HGND
The Copper Room Trinity Way
Manchester
M3 7BG
United Kingdom
Email: john@unseen-group.com
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Tŷ Dysgu, Cefn Coed
Nantgarw
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Email: Vijay.Buddharaju2@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: Managing Procurement Process
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys