Official UK procurement notice
Executive development Supplier Framework
Authority: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) (Central government)·On behalf of: Velindre University NHS Trust
Sectors: Education & Training (80) Delivery: Wales (UKL)
Framework ceiling (notional)£408,333envelope for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 25 May 2026awarded 24 Sept 2026
Award (standstill) to Added Value Learning Ltd +15 more4 awards
Framework period 2 yrsup to 3 yrs with extensions · starts 1 Sept 2026
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHealth Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is establishing a multi‑supplier, non‑committal Framework Agreement for the provision of executive and senior leadership development services across NHS Wales. The Framework will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced professionals to support leadership capability, talent management and succession planning for executives, senior leaders, board members and aspiring leaders.
The Framework is structured into Lots covering executive coaching and mentoring, facilitation services, executive development centre design and observation, and specialist speakers and advisors, with provision available in English and Welsh where required.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Apr 2029, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Education and training services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Bids received
- 44 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 52 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 3 yrs from 1 Sept 2026
- Electronic auction
- yes
Published description of the framework
Please refer to the tender documents for all details
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £102,083: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Executive and Senior Leader Coaching/Mentoring ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Provision of one‑to‑one executive and senior leadership coaching and mentoring services, delivered in English and/or Welsh, to support leadership effectiveness, career progression and transition.
- Extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and more…
contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #2Executive/ Senior Leader Facilitation ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Provision of facilitation services for executive and senior leadership programmes, boards, teams and action learning activities, delivered in English and/or Welsh.
- Extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and more…
contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework contract Award Notice.
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #3Executive Development Centre Design, Facilitation and Observation.AwardedRenewalceiling above
Provision of specialist design, facilitation and observation services to support executive development and assessment centres, including feedback and report writing for participants.
- Extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and more…
contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
80000000 Education and training services
Lot #4Leadership and Specialist Subject Speakers/ Providers and Advisor ServicesAwardedRenewalceiling above
Provision of specialist speakers, workshop providers and expert advisors to support leadership development programmes, events and strategic initiatives.
- Extensions
The Framework Agreement is anticipated to commence on or around 1 September 2026 and shall be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years. The Framework Agreement may include the options to extend for further period(s). The stated contract period and any associated contract value are estimates only and are provided for indicative purposes. The final commencement date, duration (including any extension options) and more…
contract value will be confirmed at the time of award and will be set out in the Framework Award Notice.
80000000 Education and training services
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical — 40%
- Commercial — 60%
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 1 Apr 2029
- First published
- 25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BST
- Last source update
- 25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end — 10 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Authority reference
H0852- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d8dFind a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
- Appointment period ends
- 25 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 12 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
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Timeline
11 published dates · Europe/London- Planning notice published211 days ago26 Feb 2026, 16:41 GMT
- Market engagement179 days ago30 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
HEIW will hold a virtual Supplier Engagement Event on 30/03/2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams. The session will provide an overview of the planned Executive Development Framework, outline the scope of services, and allow suppliers to ask questions. Following the presentation and Q&A, suppliers more…
may request a 10‑minute 1:1 discussion slot with HEIW representatives. Suppliers wishing to attend must submit an expression of interest by 12:00 noon on 26/03/2026 by emailing [email protected] with: • Names and positions of attendees • Whether a 10‑minute 1:1 slot is required Attendance does not guarantee participation in any future procurement, and information shared during the session may be used by HEIW to refine the requirement. Suppliers should therefore avoid sharing confidential or commercially sensitive information.HEIW accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders as a result of attending the engagement event. - Next notice expected177 days ago1 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published154 days ago24 Apr 2026, 15:10 BST
- Clarification questions by137 days ago12 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends124 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown25 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by46 days ago10 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts25 days ago1 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent1 day ago25 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice publishedearlier today25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BST
- Standstill endsin 11 days6 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecastSuppliers appointed 524 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 4437 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
£425,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 4 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 4 separate sums, and no share per lot is published — those rows read “ceiling above”.
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Executive and Senior Leader Coaching/Mentoring Services1 award | |||
| Added Value Learning LtdSME, Cardiff & Vale College, Eliesha Training LtdSME, NAPC SERVICES LIMITEDSME, Primary Care CommissioningSME, SilvermapleSME +38 more2 Nov 2026 — 1 Nov 2028 · up to 1 Nov 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months (2+1+1) | ceiling above | 24 Sept 2026standstill to 6 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Executive/ Senior Leader Facilitation Services1 award | |||
| Added Value Learning LtdSME, Cardiff & Vale College, Eliesha Training LtdSME, NAPC SERVICES LIMITEDSME, Primary Care CommissioningSME, SilvermapleSME +36 more2 Nov 2026 — 1 Nov 2028 · up to 1 Nov 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months (2+1+1) | ceiling above | 24 Sept 2026standstill to 6 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 3 · Executive Development Centre Design, Facilitation and Observation.1 award | |||
| Awair GB LtdSME, GatenbySanderson LimitedSME, Insight HRC LimitedSME, North London NHS Foundation Trust , Reed Learning LimitedSME, SilvermapleSME +12 more2 Nov 2026 — 1 Nov 2028 · up to 1 Nov 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months (2+1+1) | ceiling above | 24 Sept 2026standstill to 6 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 4 · Leadership and Specialist Subject Speakers/ Providers and Advisor Services1 award | |||
| Added Value Learning LtdSME, Awair GB LtdSME, NAPC SERVICES LIMITEDSME, Reflexion Associates LimitedSME, SilvermapleSME, USW Commercial Services Ltd +25 more2 Nov 2026 — 1 Nov 2028 · up to 1 Nov 2030Extensions: 2 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months + 12 months (2+1+1) | ceiling above | 24 Sept 2026standstill to 6 Oct 2026 | Standstill |
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Executive and Senior Leader Coaching/Mentoring Services | 44final-stage tenders | 37 | 1 | — |
| 2 · Executive/ Senior Leader Facilitation Services | 42final-stage tenders | 34 | 1 | — |
| 3 · Executive Development Centre Design, Facilitation and Observation. | 18final-stage tenders | 13 | 1 | — |
| 4 · Leadership and Specialist Subject Speakers/ Providers and Advisor Services | 31final-stage tenders | 25 | 1 | — |
Notice history
10 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 26 Feb 2026- Contract signature expected26 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract award notice published25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BSTUK6
- Published value updated25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BSTwas £408,333
- Status changed to complete25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BST
- Deadline withdrawn25 Sept 2026, 15:36 BST
- Tender notice published24 Apr 2026, 15:10 BSTUK4
- Status changed to active24 Apr 2026, 15:10 BST
- Procurement method changed24 Apr 2026, 15:10 BST
- Deadline published: 25 May 2026, 00:00 BST24 Apr 2026, 15:10 BST
- Preliminary market engagement notice published26 Feb 2026, 16:41 GMTUK2
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Velindre University NHS TrustBeneficiary authority
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Contracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentWelsh devolved regulations applyComplete Procurement support and delivery
Framework contractors & participating bidders
52 commercial parties on the notice · 50 awardedThe first 50 of 52 commercial parties (by name); the JSON mirror lists them all.
- Added Value LearningFramework contractor
- Advancing Quality Alliance (Aqua) Hosted by the Northern Care Alliance NHS FT Framework contractor
- Affina Organisation Development LtdFramework contractor
- Amanda Morgan ThomasFramework contractor
- Awair GB LtdFramework contractor
- CMC Business Psychology LtdFramework contractor
- CORE COACHING LTDFramework contractor
- CROWN LEADERS CO LTDFramework contractor
- Cardiff and Vale CollegeFramework contractor
- Cranfield Management Development Limited (CMDL)Framework contractor
Show 40 more suppliers
- Elevate BC LtdFramework contractor
- Eliesha Training LtdFramework contractor
- GatenbySandeson LimitedFramework contractor
- Gratland Ltd.Framework contractor
- HICO Ltd.Framework contractor
- Helen Corsi-CadmoreFramework contractor
- Helen O'Grady Consulting LtdFramework contractor
- Insight HRC LimitedFramework contractor
- KLES Professional Services LtdFramework contractor
- Leap Further LtdFramework contractor
- Louis Gray trading as InfluencyXFramework contractor
- Lucy Day Coaching LimitedFramework contractor
- MERIDIAN LEADERSHIP PARTNERS LTDFramework contractor
- Moonraker Innovation Ltd.Framework contractor
- NAPC Services LimitedFramework contractor
- Nicola Harker Coaching Consultancy LtdFramework contractor
- North London NHS Foundation Trust Framework contractor
- Optimise QI LtdFramework contractor
- PANDEK Group LimitedFramework contractor
- Pearn Kandola LLPFramework contractor
- Primary Care Commissioning Community Interest CompanyFramework contractor
- QI Consulting LimitedFramework contractor
- Quality Bureau LiimitedFramework contractor
- Quality Improvement Clinic LimitedFramework contractor
- RFLC Applied - Sole TraderFramework contractor
- Reed Learning LimitedFramework contractor
- Reflexion Associates LimitedFramework contractor
- Sara Catrin MacDonnellFramework contractor
- St George PartnersFramework contractor
- Sten 10 LtdFramework contractor
- Sweetmans & Partners LimitedFramework contractor
- TALENT WORKS PERFORMANCE CONSULTING LTDFramework contractor
- TEKTOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)Framework contractor
- The Performance Improvement People LtdFramework contractor
- The University of the West of England Bristol Framework contractor
- ThinkTeamFramework contractor
- TogetherBetter Collaborative Consultancy LtdFramework contractor
- USW Commercial Services LtdFramework contractor
- Wide Open Voices LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (7)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Conflict of interest declarationNot published
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender