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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Various Pharmacy Courses at Higher Education Institutions

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:25.

Opportunity overview

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. HEIW has established a non-committal framework agreement to facilitate access to relevant educational courses across the UK. Framework Agreement Details: Duration: Four years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. Purpose: To provide a structured and compliant mechanism for procuring pharmacy education and training courses from various HEIs across the UK. Scope: The framework agreement will enable HEIW to engage with a range of educational providers, ensuring access to high-quality pharmacy training that meets the evolving needs of the workforce. Benefits: This agreement supports HEIW’s commitment to workforce development by expanding learning opportunities, enhancing skills, and ensuring that pharmacy professionals across Wales receive comprehensive training aligned with best practices and industry standards. The establishment of this framework agreement aligns with HEIW’s strategic objectives and reinforces its role in shaping the future of the pharmacy workforce in Wales. This award notice confirms the successful implementation of this procurement initiative, ensuring that HEIW has access to a diverse and competent cadre of education providers.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Aston University

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
BIRMINGHAM, UKL, B47ET, United Kingdom

Bangor University

No match
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Bangor, UKL, LL572EF, United Kingdom

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
CARDIFF, UKL, CF240DE, United Kingdom

Keele University

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Newcastle, UKL, ST55BG, United Kingdom

Queen's University Belfast

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Belfast, UKL, BT71NN, United Kingdom

The University of Manchester

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Manchester, UK, M139PL, United Kingdom

The University of The West of England

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Bristol, UKL, BS161QY, United Kingdom

University of Bath

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Bath, UK, BA27AY, United Kingdom

Wrexham University

No match
Shared contract value
£1.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
30 Jan 2025
Suppliers
One of 9 awarded suppliers
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Location
Wrexham, UKL, LL112AW, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Modules and courses delivered at educational level 4 /5Value not stated
  • Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
HEIW-OJEU-111423
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
2
Description
-

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
7 Aug 2024, 12:00

Old Value

Date
6 Aug 2024, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
7 Aug 2024, 12:00

Old Value

Date
6 Aug 2024, 12:00
Entry 3
Related Lot
1

Where

Label
Duration Start
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Date
10 Sept 2024

Old Value

Date
10 Sept 2024
Entry 4
Related Lot
1

Where

Label
Duration End
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Date
31 Aug 2028

Old Value

Date
31 Aug 2028
Entry 5
Related Lot
2

Where

Label
Duration Start
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Date
10 Sept 2024

Old Value

Date
10 Sept 2024
Entry 6
Related Lot
2

Where

Label
Duration End
Section
II.2.7

New Value

Date
31 Aug 2028

Old Value

Date
31 Aug 2028

Bid Opening

Date
6 Aug 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
2

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Expected award period

Starts
6 Aug 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
6 Aug 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
As stated within the procurement documents

Classification

Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Modules and courses delivered at educational level 4 /5
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
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. HEIW has established a non-committal framework agreement to facilitate access to relevant educational courses across the UK. Framework Agreement Details: Duration: Four years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. Purpose: To provide a structured and compliant mechanism for procuring pharmacy education and training courses from various HEIs across the UK. Scope: The framework agreement will enable HEIW to engage with a range of educational providers, ensuring access to high-quality pharmacy training that meets the evolving needs of the workforce. Benefits: This agreement supports HEIW’s commitment to workforce development by expanding learning opportunities, enhancing skills, and ensuring that pharmacy professionals across Wales receive comprehensive training aligned with best practices and industry standards. The establishment of this framework agreement aligns with HEIW’s strategic objectives and reinforces its role in shaping the future of the pharmacy workforce in Wales. This award notice confirms the successful implementation of this procurement initiative, ensuring that HEIW has access to a diverse and competent cadre of education providers.

Renewal

Description
Contract Period: 10th September 2024 – 31st August 2028 (with optional extension to 31st August 2032)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
TECHNICAL
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
10 Sept 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Modules, PGcert, Diploma and MSc at educational level 7/ 8
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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.

Renewal

Description
Contract Period: 10th September 2024 – 31st August 2028 (with optional extension to 31st August 2032)

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
TECHNICAL
Type
quality
Description
40
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Ends
31 Aug 2028, 23:59
Starts
10 Sept 2024, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Entry 2
Region
UKL
Entry 3
Region
UKL
Entry 4
Region
UKL

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-46963
Name
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF15 7QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ty Dysgu Cefn Coed, Nantgarw,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

Contact

Name
Lynsey Reynolds
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-111
Name
High Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-138848
Name
Aston University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postal Code
B47ET
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Aston University, THE ASTON TRIANGLE

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Aston University
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-132104
Name
Bangor University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Bangor
Postal Code
LL572EF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
School of Health and Medical Sciences, Ffriddoedd Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Bangor University
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-74662
Name
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
CARDIFF
Postal Code
CF240DE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, 30 36 NEWPORT ROAD

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-138849
Name
Keele University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Newcastle
Postal Code
ST55BG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Keele

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Keele University
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-119413
Name
Queen's University Belfast

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT71NN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
University Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Queen's University Belfast
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-83346
Name
The University of Manchester

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M139PL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Oxford Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
The University of Manchester
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-138850
Name
University of Bath

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Bath
Postal Code
BA27AY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Avenue, Claverton Down

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Bath
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-138851
Name
The University of The West of England

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS161QY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Coldharbour Lane

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
The University of The West of England
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-132111
Name
Wrexham University

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Wrexham
Postal Code
LL112AW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Plas Coch, Mold Road

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Wrexham University

Award information

Award 1
Id
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-138848
Name
Aston University
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-132104
Name
Bangor University
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-74662
Name
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Supplier 4
Id
GB-FTS-138849
Name
Keele University
Supplier 5
Id
GB-FTS-119413
Name
Queen's University Belfast
Supplier 6
Id
GB-FTS-83346
Name
The University of Manchester
Supplier 7
Id
GB-FTS-138850
Name
University of Bath
Supplier 8
Id
GB-FTS-138851
Name
The University of The West of England
Supplier 9
Id
GB-FTS-132111
Name
Wrexham University

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Status
active
Award ID
006409-2025-HEIW-OJEU-111423-1
Date Signed
30 Jan 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
1,888,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UK · CF15 7QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-047b68-2025-02-20T16:43:44Zcompiled ·