Official UK procurement notice
Generic SAS Courses · UK public procurement notice
Procurement agent: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)·On behalf of: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
What is being bought8 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionHealth Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract for the delivery of high‑quality generic training courses to support the continued professional development of Staff and Associate Specialist (SAS) doctors across Wales. The contract will include the delivery of programmes in key development areas such as conflict resolution, AI in medicine, active bystander training, leadership and management, advanced communication skills, medical ethics and law, making a business case, and wellbeing and self‑compassion. These courses are intended to equip SAS doctors with the knowledge, competencies and professional skills required to support their career progression—particularly in working towards eligibility for the General Medical Council’s Specialist Register and future consultant‑level roles within NHS Wales.
CPV: Education and training services
Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure
8 lots · all with a published value (£48,000 together)Lot #1Conflict resolutionAwardedPublished value£6,000
To equip doctors with the knowledge, communication skills, and professional behaviours needed to effectively prevent, manage, and resolve conflict in clinical practice, in order to enhance patient safety, teamwork, and quality of care
Lot #2AI in MedicineAwardedPublished value£6,000
To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment needed to safely, ethically, and effectively use artificial intelligence in clinical practice to enhance patient care and decision-making.
Lot #3Being an active BystanderAwardedPublished value£6,000
To empower doctors with the confidence, skills, and professional responsibility to safely challenge inappropriate behaviour, support colleagues, and promote a culture of respect, psychological safety, and patient safety in healthcare settings
Lot #4Leadership and ManagementAwardedPublished value£6,000
To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours needed to lead teams, manage resources, drive service improvement, and make ethical, accountable decisions that enhance patient care and organizational effectiveness.
Lot #5Advanced Communication SkillsAwardedPublished value£6,000
To enhance doctors’ ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with patients, families, and colleagues, enabling them to manage complex or sensitive clinical interactions, support shared decision-making, and maintain professionalism in all healthcare settings.
Lot #6Medical Ethics and LawAwardedPublished value£6,000
To equip doctors with the knowledge, skills, and professional judgment needed to apply ethical principles and legal requirements in clinical practice, make informed and morally sound decisions, communicate responsibly, and uphold professional accountability.
Lot #7Making a Business CaseAwardedPublished value£6,000
To equip doctors with the knowledge, analytical skills, and professional judgment needed to develop, present, and implement effective business cases that support service improvement, resource optimization, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.
Lot #8Wellbeing and Self CompassionAwardedPublished value£6,000
To support doctors in developing self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion skills that enhance personal wellbeing, sustain professional effectiveness, and foster a supportive, psychologically safe clinical environment.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 27 Jan 2026, 08:55 GMT
- Last source update
- 11 May 2026, 09:32 BST
- Authority reference
HEIW-FTS-61935 (H0844)- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-006885- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f20Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 17 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 12 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
Timeline
27 Jan 2026 → 11 May 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published268 days ago27 Jan 2026, 08:55 GMT
- Clarification questions by252 days ago12 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline247 days ago17 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Contract starts190 days ago16 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published164 days ago11 May 2026, 09:32 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Jan 2026- Tender notice published27 Jan 2026, 08:55 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published9 Apr 2026, 09:08 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete9 Apr 2026, 09:08 BST
- Contract signature expected20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published11 May 2026, 09:32 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Conflict resolution1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · AI in Medicine1 award | |||
| MedLed LtdLot -2 - AI in Medicine21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Being an active Bystander1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Leadership and Management1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Advanced Communication Skills1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Medical Ethics and Law1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Making a Business Case1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 8 · Wellbeing and Self Compassion1 award | |||
| MedLed Ltd21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029 | £6,000 | 7 Apr 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1 - Conflict Resolution · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 2 - AI in Medicine · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 3 - Being an Active Bystander · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 4 - Leadership and Management · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 5 - Advanced Communication Skills · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 6 - Medical Ethics and Law · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 7 - Making a Business Case · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Lot 8 - Wellbeing and Self Compassion · MedLed Ltd
- Signed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Value
- £6,000
- Period
- 21 Apr 2026 – 20 Apr 2029
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Conflict resolution | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 · AI in Medicine | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Being an active Bystander | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Leadership and Management | 7final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Advanced Communication Skills | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Medical Ethics and Law | 4final-stage tenders · 5 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Making a Business Case | 6final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 8 · Wellbeing and Self Compassion | 7final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
3 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Beneficiary authority
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Procuring entityComplete procurement support
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Medled LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (17)
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