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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Various Pharmacy Courses at Higher Education Institutions

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-various-pharmacy-courses-at-higher-education-inst-ocds-h6vhtk-047b68). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW): "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Various Pharmacy Courses at Higher Education Institutions". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: Value not published. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 7 Aug 2024, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/health-education-and-improvement-wales-heiw-nhs-t1530)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** 7 August 2024 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services
- **Delivery Location:** UKL
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-various-pharmacy-courses-at-higher-education-inst-ocds-h6vhtk-047b68#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-047b68`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-various-pharmacy-courses-at-higher-education-inst-ocds-h6vhtk-047b68#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/framework-agreement-for-the-provision-of-various-pharmacy-courses-at-higher-education-inst-ocds-h6vhtk-047b68#participate

## Description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts and have a leading role in the education, training, development, and shaping of the healthcare workforce, supporting high-quality care for the people of Wales.
The HEIW Pharmacy team have a key role in the educational development of staff across Wales. They are therefore required to commission various courses for staff members, at various HEI’s across the UK, to meet their remit of upskilling the pharmacy workforce.
HEIW has established a non-committal framework agreement to facilitate access to relevant educational courses across the UK.
Framework Agreement Details:
Duration: Four years, with an option to extend for an additional four years.
Purpose: To provide a structured and compliant mechanism for procuring pharmacy education and training courses from various HEIs across the UK.
Scope: The framework agreement will enable HEIW to engage with a range of educational providers, ensuring access to high-quality pharmacy training that meets the evolving needs of the workforce.
Benefits: This agreement supports HEIW’s commitment to workforce development by expanding learning opportunities, enhancing skills, and ensuring that pharmacy professionals across Wales receive comprehensive training aligned with best practices and industry standards.
The establishment of this framework agreement aligns with HEIW’s strategic objectives and reinforces its role in shaping the future of the pharmacy workforce in Wales. This award notice confirms the successful implementation of this procurement initiative, ensuring that HEIW has access to a diverse and competent cadre of education providers.

## Lots (2)
### Lot 1: Modules and courses delivered at educational level 4 /5
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) sits alongside Health Boards and Trusts and have a leading role in the education, training, development, and shaping of the healthcare workforce, supporting high-quality care for the people of Wales.
The ...
- **Contract Period:** 09/09/2024 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL

- **Description:** Lotting Details
This Framework Agreement covers the supply of services across two Lots. Bidders may respond to one or more of the Lots:
Lot 2.    Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8 covering (but not an exhaustive list):
1.	MSc...
- **Contract Period:** 09/09/2024 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Aston University, Bangor University, CARDIFF UNIVERSITY (+6 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-36147`, `GB-FTS-70049`, `GB-FTS-74662`, `GB-FTS-6917`, `GB-FTS-137376`, `GB-FTS-184079`, `GB-FTS-138850`, `GB-FTS-40175`, `GB-FTS-132111`
  - Value: £1,888,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** 006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1 (active)
  - Signed Value: £1,888,000
  - Signed Date: 30/01/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F006409-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-02-20T16:43:44.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T17:39:15.650Z
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