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UK7

NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME

  • First published: 16 January 2026
  • Last modified: 16 January 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-059f03
Published by:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Authority ID:
AA0221
Publication date:
16 January 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
UK7
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract to a 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 Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

HEIW - FTS - 60546

Procurement description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract to a 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 Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act.

Contracting authority

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw

Town/City: Cardiff

Postcode: CF15 7QQ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ

Contact name: Vijay Prasthan Varma Buddharaju

Email: Vijay.Buddharaju2@wales.nhs.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Supplier

Sten10 Ltd

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: The Copper Room Trinity Way

Town/City: Manchester

Postcode: M3 7BG

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPMJ-4372-HGND

Email: john@unseen-group.com

Type:

  • Large

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract

NHS WALES GENERAL MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

14 January 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

15 January 2026, 00:00AM to 14 January 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 14 January 2030

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Option to extend for two years in 12 month increments

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
72220000 Systems and technical consultancy services Software programming and consultancy services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Document family

Notice details
Publication date:
22 September 2025
Deadline date:
22 October 2025 12:00
Notice type:
UK4
Version:
1
Authority name:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Publication date:
29 December 2025
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK6
Version:
1
Authority name:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Publication date:
16 January 2026
Deadline date:
Notice type:
UK7
Version:
1
Authority name:
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

About the buyer

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