Open competition
Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) · Body governed by public law
- Suppliers
- Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff University, Learna Limited SME, University of South Wales, UWE, Wrexham University
- Value
- £16,206,480 across 2 lots
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Sector
- Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
- Region
- Wales
- Official notice
- 053696-2026 on Find a Tender
- Timeline
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- Contract date28 May 2026
- Published8 Jun 2026Published 11 days after the contract date
Description
HEIW sought to commission a multi-provider framework agreement for the delivery of full master's pathways (180 credits) and standalone modules (various credit values) in enhanced and advanced practice at Level 7 through blended and distance learning routes. The full master's pathway will lead to the award of an Advanced Practitioner Level 7 Master's qualification. Programmes delivered under this lot must align with the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales (HEIW, 2023) and support learners to develop and extend their practice within appropriate professional and regulatory standards. Additional information: Term of the contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 3 years in three 12-month intervals.
Lots in this award
| Lot | Supplier | Value |
|---|---|---|
| HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training: Enhanced and Advanced Practice | Bangor University, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff University, Learna Limited SME, University of South Wales +2 more | £16m |
| HEIW Provision of Enhanced and Advanced Education and Training: Enhanced Maternity Care | Cardiff University | £206k |
About the suppliers
Bangor University: every public contract they have won.
Cardiff Metropolitan University: every public contract they have won.
Cardiff University: every public contract they have won.
Learna Limited: every public contract they have won.
University of South Wales: every public contract they have won.
UWE: every public contract they have won.
Wrexham University: every public contract they have won.