Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-060477
- Published by:
- Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
- Authority ID:
- AA86833
- Publication date:
- 17 February 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract via Single Tender Action (STA‑869) to the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) for the provision of a three‑year leadership scholarship programme for nurses and midwives across Wales. The scholarship will support four participants per year to undertake an established and nationally recognised advanced leadership development programme designed to strengthen leadership capability within the NHS Wales nursing and midwifery workforce.The Florence Nightingale Foundation is the sole provider of this scholarship programme, which is uniquely positioned within the UK to offer a high‑quality, evidence‑based leadership development experience delivered through a UK‑wide and international network. Their programme enables participants to develop enhanced leadership, transformational, and system‑wide influence skills while engaging with peers from across the health sector. The programme is recognised for cultivating future senior nursing and midwifery leaders and supporting long‑term succession planning within NHS Wales.
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Scope
Procurement reference
HEIW - STA - 869
Procurement description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract via Single Tender Action (STA‑869) to the Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) for the provision of a three‑year leadership scholarship programme for nurses and midwives across Wales. The scholarship will support four participants per year to undertake an established and nationally recognised advanced leadership development programme designed to strengthen leadership capability within the NHS Wales nursing and midwifery workforce.
The Florence Nightingale Foundation is the sole provider of this scholarship programme, which is uniquely positioned within the UK to offer a high‑quality, evidence‑based leadership development experience delivered through a UK‑wide and international network. Their programme enables participants to develop enhanced leadership, transformational, and system‑wide influence skills while engaging with peers from across the health sector. The programme is recognised for cultivating future senior nursing and midwifery leaders and supporting long‑term succession planning within NHS Wales.
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Identification register:
Address 1: Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF15 7QQ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
NUTS code: UKL15
Contact name: SAIRAM KUNURI
Email: sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Supplier
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Identification register:
Address 1: 10-18 Union Street
Town/City: London
Postcode: SE1 1SZ
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVJB-3484-WGBL
NUTS code: UKI44
Email: Debbie@florence-nightingale-foundation.org.uk
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Description of how these justifications apply
The Florence Nightingale Foundation (FNF) provides a unique, nationally recognised leadership development programme for nurses and midwives that no other provider can match in scope, credibility, and impact. Integrating this scholarship into HEIW’s leadership strategy will strengthen succession planning and retention, addressing critical challenges in recruiting senior nursing leaders within NHS Wales. The programme’s proven track record, evidence-based approach, and global networking opportunities deliver exceptional value for money by equipping participants with advanced leadership skills to improve patient care, organisational efficiency, and workforce resilience. A direct award is justified as there is no comparable alternative capable of delivering these outcomes.
Direct award justification
Single suppliers intellectual property exclusive rights
Contract
H0869 - Scholarship Programme Supporting NHS Wales Leadership Development - FNF
ID: 1 Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
16 February 2026, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 July 2029, 23:59PM
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
Delivery locations
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Description
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| 100 |
UK - All |
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