Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
4th Floor Companies House, Crown Way
Cardiff
CF14 3UB
UK
Telephone: +44 2920903779
E-mail: Gemma.Roscrow@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.1) Name and addresses
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Port Talbot
UK
E-mail: Helen.C.James@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL17
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/863/page/39302
I.1) Name and addresses
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Newport
UK
E-mail: Paul.Beeslee@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL21
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/866/page/93101
I.1) Name and addresses
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bangor
UK
E-mail: Simon.Whitehead@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/76604
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
UK
E-mail: Claire.Salisbury@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cardiffandvaleuhb.wales.nhs.uk/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Merthyr Tydfil
UK
E-mail: Esther.Price2@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL15
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://cwmtaf.wales/
I.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthen
UK
E-mail: Alan.Binks@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL14
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/862/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys
UK
E-mail: Vincent.hanly@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL24
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.powysthb.wales.nhs.uk/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Public Health Wales
Cardiff
UK
E-mail: Christine.Thorne@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Velindre NHS Trust
Nantgarw
UK
E-mail: Christine.Thorne@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.velindre-tr.wales.nhs.uk/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
St Asaph
UK
E-mail: Simon.Whitehead@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL13
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Nantgarw
UK
E-mail: Nic.Cowley@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
Caerphilly
UK
E-mail: WHSSC.GeneralEnquiries@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.whssc.wales.nhs.uk/home
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Informatics Service
Cardiff
UK
E-mail: Ruth.Chapman@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nwis/page/52504
I.1) Name and addresses
Emergency Ambulance Services Committee
Nantgarw
UK
E-mail: GIG.NCCU@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/easc/home
I.1) Name and addresses
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Nantgarw
UK
E-mail: HEIW@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL22
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.heiw.wales/
I.1) Name and addresses
The Welsh Government
Cardiff
UK
E-mail: DHSS-PlanningTeam@Wales.gsi.gov.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/about/?lang=en
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of a Diploma in Planning for NHS Wales
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales and Welsh Government are seeking proposals to design and deliver a part time post graduate qualification (diploma) in health planning. This programme must be based on the latest research and combine theory, up to date knowledge of the NHS in Wales and the future challenges facing leaders in the public sector in Wales.
It is anticipated a cohort of 125 people will attend the course over 5 years. Participants will all be in a mid to senior level post within the NHS.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
875 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Wales and Welsh Government are seeking proposals to design and deliver a part time post graduate diploma in planning. The programme must be based on the latest research and combine theory, up to date knowledge of the NHS in Wales and the future challenges facing leaders in the public sector in Wales.
The objective of the Diploma will be:
- The development of a cohort of NHS staff with the necessary skills to understand the requirements and develop sustainable, integrated plans that will deliver the required service changes for the NHS in Wales
- The development of a talent pipeline for leadership (director, assistant director and national)
- The professionalisation of planning as a career within NHS Wales
- To develop strong planning skills across Wales in organisations to deliver better health outcomes. It is expected that by creating a strong cohort of planners at a mid to senior level, skills will be available through the organisation, delivering improved planning skills at all levels.
- To provide standardisation of skills, so that capacity and capability of senior planning teams is consistently enhanced.
- Improve the quality of integrated term plans e.g. IMTPS, delivery strategies etc.
- To develop a broad understanding of interdependencies between planning the service, workforce and finance.
The Services to which this contract relates fall within the Regulation 74 and Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Although the Trust may voluntarily adopt certain provisions in the Regulations neither the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the Trust intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to Regulation 74.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2018/S 061-134797
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
21/09/2018
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
21/09/2018
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
This contract will be awarded on behalf of the following organisations:
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cwm Taf University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Powys Teaching Health Board
Public Health Wales
Velindre NHS Trust
Welsh Ambulance Services Trust
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
NHS Wales Informatics Service
Emergency Ambulance Services Committee
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
The Welsh Government
As such, participants on the cohort will be from the stated organisations.
The contracting authority will not accept ITT submissions after the stated closing date.
All tender costs and liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders.
The contracting authority reserves the right to establish the Contract in whole of in part.
The contracting authority reserves the right to annul the tendering process and not establish the Contract.
All documents to be priced in GBP and all payments made in GBP.
To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the Bravo E Tender Wales portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation, reference - PRO-OJEU-39419 as per the instructions below.
1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
- Browse to the s-Sourcing portal: http://etenderwales.bravosolutions.co.uk/ and click the link to register
- Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue"
- Enter your correct business and user details
- Note the username you chose and click "save" when complete
- You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
2. Express an Interest in the tender
- Login to the portal with the username/password
- Click the "ITTs open to all suppliers" link
- Click on the relevant ITT to access the content
- Click the "express interest" button at the top of the page
- This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page (this is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
- You can now 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" (please give reason if declining)
- You can now use the "messages" function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
- Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT
- There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)
You must then submit your reply using the "submit response" button at the top of the page.
If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering Helpdesk on 0800 3684852.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=82067.
(WA Ref:82067)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1443848585
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/08/2018