Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Tŷ Dysgu, Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF157QQ
UK
Contact person: Keri Jones
Telephone: +44 1443848585
E-mail: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://heiw.nhs.wales/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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 Post Graduate Modules in Genomics Education and Training Services
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is undertaking a strategic review of commissioned health professional education and training services across NHS Wales. HEIW commissions both pre-registration and post registration qualifications for both the future and current NHS Wales workforce. Through undertaking the review of education, HEIW has identified a requirement to procure the provision of Post Graduate Modules in Genomics Education and Training Services. HEIW are seeking to procure more inclusive and accessible genomics education and training services for the wider NHS Wales workforce in order to improve genomics awareness and understanding. This procurement will consist of 7 Lots that will be reflective of each individual module HEIW intends to commission. One education provider will be awarded each Lot, and there will be no limit on the number of Lots providers can bid for.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 169 600.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 1 - Genomics of Common and Rare Inherited Diseases Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
206 400.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Application of Genomics in Infectious Diseases Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 2 - Application of Genomics in Infectious Diseases Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
137 600.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Omics Techniques and Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot3 - Omics Techniques and Technologies and their Application to Genomic Medicine Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
137 600.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Monitoring Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 4 - Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment and Monitoring Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
206 400.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Introduction to the Counselling Skills used in Genomic Medicine module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance with an element of face to face learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 5 - Introduction to the Counselling Skills used in Genomic Medicine module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
137 600.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genomic Analysis Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 6 - Bioinformatics, Interpretation and Data Quality Assurance in Genomic Analysis Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
137 600.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare Module
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80320000
80300000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Procurement governs the provision of post graduate modules in genomics education and training services. The module must be worth 20 academic credits at level 7 and be delivered via distance learning to NHS Wales employed members of staff. The range of commissioning numbers is detailed within the ITT, as well as the course content for:
Lot 7 - Pharmacogenomics and Stratified Healthcare Module.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
206 400.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/11/2022
End:
31/07/2026
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further two years in Two 12 month intervals
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.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the Procurement documentation. Bidders should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the procurement documentation and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate terms.
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:
2021/S 000-018460
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
29/06/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
29/06/2022
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
The services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.
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
The Services to which this Notice relates fall within Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulations). Although HEIW may voluntarily adopt certain provisions in the Regulations neither the employment of any terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authority intends to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations save those applicable to services falling within Regulations 74 to 76. Bidders to note that they will be required to enter terms and conditions of contract as set out in the tender documents and that save for matters of clarification or consistency, HEIW will not negotiate the terms. As this is a procurement that falls under the Light Touch Regime, HEIW is proposing to use a procurement procedure which is akin to the open procedure. All tender costs and any liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. HEIW reserves the right to award the Contracts in whole or in part. HEIW reserves the right to pause, halt, abandon and/or annul the tendering process and not to award any or all the Contracts. The Contracts to which this procurement relates are funded via Welsh Government funding, refer to the draft contract terms and conditions and the ITT for rights reserved to the contracting authority should the said funding cease or reduce. Bidders are to note:
(a) The number of student places to be commissioned annually will be conditional upon Welsh Government confirmation; and
(b) HEIW reserves the right to vary the range of student commissioning numbers by way of an increase or decrease; and
(c) The proposed contracts are due to take effect on or around 01/11/2022 and provide for an implementation period. Delivery of the services are to commence upon the anticipated Services Commencement Date (that is, on or around 1/02/2023). No contract payments are payable in respect of the implementation period. Bidders are free to submit bids in respect of any number of Lots. Bidders to note that each Lot will be evaluated separately using the pre-disclosed evaluation criteria set out in the ITT. To complete your formal proposal, please access the ITT via the Bravo eTender wales portal where you will find a full suite of tender documentation.
1. Register your company
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click the link to register.
2. Express an Interest in the tender:
- Click "ITT open to all suppliers"
- Click ITT _94106 and express interest
- This will move the ITT into your "my ITTs" page
- You can 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"
- You can now use the "messages" function to communicate
- NOTE: Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Social Value/ Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic, environmental and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate to social, economic and environmental considerations. The Social Value/Community Benefits included in this contract are: Detailed in the tender documentation
(WA Ref:119359)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/05/2022