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Published 1 Nov 2022, 14:01 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

HEIW Provision of Community Nursing Education and Training

Official notice

Authority: Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) (Central government)

8 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£44,114,400envelope for 8 lots · 1 value update
Submissions closed 6 Nov 2023awarded 29 Jul 2024
Awarded to Swansea University +4 more8 awards
Contract term 6 yrsends 31 Aug 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Sept 2024

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales have sought to commission Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) and Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) education and training in the following areas:

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN):

Health Visiting (HV)

School Nursing (SN)

Occupational Health (OH)

  • Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ):

General Practice Nursing (GPN)

District Nursing (DN)

Community Childrens Nursing (CCN)

Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN)

Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN)

  • Recurrence: This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.

CPV: Education and training services · Higher education services · Medical education services

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1SCPHN - Health VisitingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

Lot 1 SCPHN Heath Visiting (HV) which is divided into sub lots:

1a. BCUHB

1b. POW & HDUHB

1c. SBUHB

1d. CTMHB

1e. CVUHB

1f. ABUHB Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals.

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2SCPHN – School NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

Lot 2 SCPHN School Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots:

2a. North (BCUHB & North POW)

2b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB)

2c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB) Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3SPQ - District NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ)

Lot 3 SPQ District Nursing (SN) which is divided into sub lots:

3a. North (BCUHB & North POW)

3b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB)

3c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB) Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4SPQ - General Practice NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ)

Lot 4 SPQ General Practice Nursing (GPN) which will provide education for All Wales. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5SCPHN - Occupational HealthAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN)

Lot 5 SCPHN Occupational Health (OH) which will provide education for All Wales. Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6SPQ - Community Childrens NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ)

Lot 6 SPQ Community Children's Nursing (CNN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7SPQ - Community Mental Health NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ)

Lot 7 SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8SPQ - Community Learning Disability NursingAwardedRenewal 6 yrs

Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ)

Lot 8 SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN) which will provide education for All Wales Additional information: The Contract shall commence on the Effective Date 1st September 2024

Implementation period: 1st September 2024 - 31st August 2025

Delivery of the Programme shall commence from the Service Commencement Date 1st September 2025 until expiry on 31st August 2030 unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 3 years in three 12-month intervals

Contract period: 1 Sept 2024 – 31 Aug 2030 (6 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Extensions: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals.Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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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 more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 80
  • Price: 20
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract.
First published
1 Nov 2022, 14:01 GMT
Last source update
5 Dec 2024, 15:06 GMT
Award evaluation window
6 Nov 2023 – …
Authority reference
PRO-OJEULT-53559
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-039269
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesHigher education servicesMedical education services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-037e1e Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

As stated within the procurement documents

Publisher note: These are Light Touch services, the procurement procedure followed was a procedure akin to the Open Procedure The procurement was split into sublots. The below outlines which the value and provider who will supply the Education: Lot 1 SCPHN - Health Visiting (HV) 1a. BCUHB: Wrexham University 2,789,280 GBP 1b. POW & HDUHB: Swansea University 2,833,200 GBP 1c. SBUHB: Swansea University 1,843,200 GBP 1d. CTMHB: University of South Wales 2,592,000 GBP 1e. CVUHB: University of South Wales 3,032,640 GBP 1f. ABUHB: University of South Wales 1,995,840 GBP Lot 2 SCPHN – School Nursing (SN) 2a. North (BCUHB & North POW): Wrexham University 1,525,680 GBP 2b. West/ Central (South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB): Swansea University 1,674,000 GBP 2c. East/ South(CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB): University of South Wales 2,099,520 GBP Lot 3 SPQ District Nursing (DN) 3a. North(BCUHB & North POW): Wrexham University 3,045,120 GBP 3b. West/ Central(South & Mid POW, HDUHB, SBUHB): Swansea University 2,476,800 GBP 3c. East/ South (CTMHB, CVUHB & ABUHB): University of South Wales 3,667,680 GBP Lot 4 SPQ General Practice Nursing (GPN) All Wales Bangor University 7,070,400 GBP Lot 5 SCPHN Occupational Health (OH) All Wales University of Chester 630,504 GBP Lot 6 SPQ Community Children's Nursing (CNN) All Wales University of South Wales 1,483,920 GBP Lot 7 SPQ Community Mental Health Nursing (CMHN) All Wales Bangor University 1,382,400 GBP Lot 8 SPQ Community Learning Disability Nursing (CLDN) All Wales Bangor University 1,137,600 GBP (WA Ref:141712)

How it was run

Official notice
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Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Submission deadline
6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en, cy
Bids opened
6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Aug 2023 → 5 Dec 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    1 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Submission deadline
    6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened
    6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
  4. Contract starts
    1 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
  5. Notice published
    5 Dec 2024, 15:06 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 19 Sept 2023
  1. Published value published: £44,114,400
    19 Sept 2023, 13:22 BST
  2. Status changed to active
    19 Sept 2023, 13:22 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    19 Sept 2023, 13:22 BST
  4. Deadline published: 6 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
    19 Sept 2023, 13:22 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    5 Dec 2024, 15:06 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 8
Awarded value £40,279,7848 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 18
Contracts signed 8latest 29 Jul 2024

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · SCPHN - Health Visiting5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad0——
2 · SCPHN – School Nursing4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad0——
3 · SPQ - District Nursing3bids · 3 electronic · 3 from abroad0——
4 · SPQ - General Practice Nursing1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
5 · SCPHN - Occupational Health1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
6 · SPQ - Community Childrens Nursing2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad0——
7 · SPQ - Community Mental Health Nursing1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
8 · SPQ - Community Learning Disability Nursing1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw,, Cardiff, Wales, CF15 7QQContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Bidders & participating suppliers

5 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria