Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw,
Cardiff
CF15 7QQ
UK
Contact person: Lynsey Reynolds
E-mail: lynsey.reynolds3@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Various Pharmacy Courses at Higher Education Institutions
Reference number: HEIW-OJEU-111423
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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. Whilst there are currently contracts in place to support courses within Wales, there is nothing in place for university sources in other parts of the UK.
HEIW therefore propose to establish a non-committal framework agreement, for a period of four years, with an option to extend for a further four years, as a compliant solution for the provision of various courses at various higher education establishments across the UK.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 2 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Modules and courses delivered at educational level 4 /5
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lotting Details
This Framework Agreement covers the supply of services across two Lots. Bidders may respond to one or more of the Lots:
Lot 1. Modules and courses delivered at educational level 4 /5 covering the following (but not an exhaustive list):
1. BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services
2. Enhanced Practice Programme for Pharmacy Technicians
3. Level 4 diploma in procurement and supply
4. Level 5 advanced diploma in procurement and supply
5. Level 5 diploma of higher education in advanced pharmacy technician practice
Please check the Information for Bidders and specification for more details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: TECHNICAL
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
10/09/2024
End:
31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Contract Period: 10th September 2024 – 31st August 2028 (with optional extension to 31st August 2032)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 / diploma / PGCert in psychiatric pharmacy practice
2. Clinically enhanced independent prescribing PGCert
3. Clinical pharmacy practice diploma
4. PGCert / Diploma in clinical pharmacy
5. MSc Clinical microbiology and Infectious diseases
6. Masters of Public Health
7. Diploma in pain management
8. Essentials of obstetric medicine
9. MSc / diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance
10. MSc Advanced clinical pharmacy practice
11. MSc in perioperative medicine
12. MSc Clinical Pharmacy for secondary and tertiary care
13. MSc Clinical Pharmacy for primary and community care
14. Advanced Paediatric pharmacy practice module
15. MSc in emergency medicine
16. MSc Clinical pharmacy
17. MSc oncology
18. PGCert Cancer Studies
19. Neonatal nutrition
20. Non-medical prescribing
21. Advanced clinical practice
22. Independent prescribing for Pharmacists
23. Practical primary care dermatology
24. Various modules under Tropical medicines
25. PGCert in Gastrointestinal disorders
26. PGCert in Health Professionals Education
Please check the Information for Bidders and specification for more details.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: TECHNICAL
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
10/09/2024
End:
31/08/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Contract Period: 10th September 2024 – 31st August 2028 (with optional extension to 31st August 2032)
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As stated within the procurement documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
06/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
06/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Bidders to note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of the contract as set out in the tender documents and that save for matters of clarification or consistency, HEIW will not negotiate the terms.
All tender costs and any liabilities incurred by bidders shall be the sole responsibility of the bidders. HEIW reserves the right to
award the Contract in whole or in part. HEIW reserves the right to pause, halt, abandon and/or annul the tendering process and not to award
any or all the Contracts.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142729
(WA Ref:142729)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/07/2024