Scope
Procurement reference
PROOJEULT39419
Procurement description
NHS Wales are seeking proposals to design and deliver a part time post graduate qualification (diploma) in health planning for NHS Wales . 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 proposed that there will be 25 participants per annum for years 1 and 2. It will be the responsibility of the health boards and project manager to ensure that the total number of participants on each module remains 25 in years 1 and 2.
In the optional years the NHS Organisations are committed to recruiting up to a maximum of 25.
Participant numbers are non-committal, and the Contract Authority cannot guarantee minimum Participant numbers.
An additional place is available and could be allocated as an extra to an NHS organisation including Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC), a national organisation a Welsh Government or local authority with a close working relationship to NHS planning.
The Contracting Authority acts on behalf of itself, Local Health Boards, and other NHS Trusts (including but not limited to Velindre University NHS Trust)/Special Health Authorities within Wales.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
1500000 GBP to 1500000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM to 31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2035
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Aneurin Bevan University
Identification register:
Address 1: St Cadoc's Hospital
Town/City: Newport
Postcode: NP18 3xQ
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A6
NUTS code: UKL21
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.co.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: Headquarters Ysbyty Gwynedd,
Town/City: Gwynedd
Postcode: LL57 2PW
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
NUTS code: UKL12
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: Woodland House, Maes-y-Coed Road,
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF14 4HH
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A4
NUTS code: UKL22
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: Ynysmeurig House, Navigation Park
Town/City: Abercynon, CF45 4SN
Postcode: CF45 4SN
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A5
NUTS code: UKL15
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Digital Health and Care Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: Tŷ Glan-yr-Afon 21 Cowbridge Road East
Town/City: Cariff
Postcode: CF11 9AD
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHXM-8593-WBPZ
NUTS code: UKL22
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Health Education and Improvement Wales
Identification register:
Address 1: Tŷ Dysgu Cefn Coed
Town/City: Nantgarw
Postcode: CF15 7QQ
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: T1530
NUTS code: UKL15
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: Ystwyth Building, Hafan Derwen, St Davids Park, Jobswell Road,
Town/City: Carmarthen
Postcode: SA31 3BB
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A2
NUTS code: UKL14
Email: David.Makani@nhs.wales.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Powys Teaching Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: Headquarters, Bronllys Hospital, Bronllys,
Town/City: Brecon
Postcode: LD3 0LY
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A7
NUTS code: UKL24
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Public Health Wales NHS Trust
Identification register:
Address 1: 2 Capital Quarter Tyndall Street
Town/City: Cardiff
Postcode: CF10 4BZ
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: RYT
NUTS code: UKL22
Email: David.Makani@nhs.wales.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Identification register:
Address 1: 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan,
Town/City: Port Talbot
Postcode: SA12 7BR
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A3
NUTS code: UKL17
Email: David.Makani@nhs.wales.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
Identification register:
Address 1: Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust Beacon House William Brown Close
Town/City: Cwmbran
Postcode: NP44 3AB
Country: United Kingdom
NHS Organisation Data Service: RT4
NUTS code: UKL16
Email: David.Makani@wales.nhs.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
Lot value (estimated)
1500000 GBP Excluding VAT
15200000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2025, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 August 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 August 2035, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement in three (3) twenty-four (24) months increments until 2035:
September 2029 - August 2031 First Extension (24 months)
September 2031 - August 2033 Second Extension (24 months)
September 2033 - August 2035 Third Extension (24 months)
Award criteria
Weighting description
Evaluation Stage
Criteria
Evaluation /%
Stage 1
Compliant Bid
Pass/Fail
Stage 2
Conditions for Participation
Pass/Fail
Stage 4
Technical - scored
40%
Stage 4
Commercial
60%
Priority Supplier Programme
2% (as part of the overall commercial %)
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Description
Technical scores - 40%
Type: price
Name
Price
Description
Commercial score - 60%
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
17 June 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
11 August 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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-OJEULT-39419 as per the instructions below.https://e-tenderwales.co.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
01 May 2035, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00PM
Enquiry deadline
17 June 2025, 17:00PM
Date of award of contract
11 August 2025, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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-OJEULT-39419 as per the instructions below.https://e-tenderwales.co.uk
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
01 May 2035, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission