Contract award · 4 Dec 2024

HEIW Provision of Ultrasound Education and Training Services

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded “HEIW Provision of…” to University of the West of England, Bristol for £1.35m.

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Key facts

Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) · Body governed by public law
Value
£1,354,080
Procedure
Open procedure
Sector
Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
Region
Wales
Timeline
  1. Contract date4 Dec 2024
  2. Published27 Mar 2025Published 113 days after the contract date

Description

HEIW has sought to commission a part-time Blended learning for; Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) over 2 years, which is accredited by Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education, (CASE), and Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) Ultrasound, 1 year, part time (60 credits) to increase and enhance provision of sonography education in Wales to support the rising service demand. The procurement will provide education to address the increased demand for ultrasound education in Wales, with a national shortage of NHS sonographers. Additional information: Contract Commencement(Effective Date):2nd January 2025. Implementation Period: 15th November 2024 to 7th January 2025 Services Commencement Period: 8th January 2025 to 7th January 2028 and will continue until the expiry of the contract unless extended under the provisions of the Contract being, option to extend for 2 years in two 12-month intervals

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