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Scholarship Programme Supporting NHS Wales Leadership Development - FNF

Health Education and Improvement Wales

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Health Education and Improvement Wales

Buyer Address: Tŷ Dysgu, Cefn Coed, Nantgarw, UKL15, CF15 7QQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lynsey Reynolds

Contact Email: lynsey.reynolds3@wales.nhs.uk

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
138800.0 GBP
Published
13 Jan 2026, 11:40
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Jul 2029, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Florence Nightingale Foundation
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Florence Nightingale Foundation offers a well-established leadership development programme for nurses and midwives, complementing HEIW’s existing leadership initiatives. Through its scholarship, the foundation provides opportunities for participants to develop leadership skills, share best practices, and collaborate with peers across the UK. This programme supports HEIW’s talent management strategy by preparing professionals for senior leadership roles within NHS Wales.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: Scholarship Programme Supporting NHS Wales Leadership Development - FNF

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