Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
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: Keri Jones
Telephone: +44 1443848585
E-mail: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://heiw.nhs.wales/
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
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services
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) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. Health Education and Improvement Wales are seeking to procure Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
229 500.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
80300000
80320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are looking to commission a distance learning Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion Education and Training for healthcare professionals employed in relevant roles in NHS Wales.
The education will be for 40 credits at level 7 for those working at the Postgraduate level of practice and responsibility, and at level 6 for those working at the Graduate level of practice and responsibility in accordance with the All Wales Independent Authorisation of Blood Component Transfusion Policy (Welsh Government 2023).
The education will meet the Welsh Government (2023) Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion policy (WG, 2023) enabling individuals to extend their practice.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
08/04/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NHS Wales Procurement Services and HEIW wish to inform the market prior to launching a procurement procedure for the delivery of the Provision of Independent Authorisation of Blood Transfusion (IABT) Education and Training Services.
Potential bidders should note that soft market sounding in relation to this proposed procurement, may not necessarily lead to a formal procurement and/or award of any contracts. Further, that any information provided by potential bidders interest, may be used by HEIW to help to scope the proposed procurement/services and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders/providers. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely.
Please note that it is not a requirement for an OJEU notice to be translated bilingually on Sell2Wales, however, if you require a copy of the PIN Notice in Welsh this is available to all interested potential bidders.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please email: keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=139832.
(WA Ref:139832)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/03/2024