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University of South Wales - Network 75 Programme

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Buyer Contact Info

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

Buyer Address: Woodland House, Maes-y-coed Road., Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 4HH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lowri Crossman

Contact Email: lowri.crossman@wales.nhs.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
116300.0 GBP
Published
06 Nov 2025, 17:09
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
06 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
28 Sep 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
80400000 - Adult and other education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
The University of South Wales
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Network 75 scheme facilitates the supply of a student trainee over a 5 year period. The student attends university 2 days and 3 days of operational placement within the directorate/Health Boards/Welsh Government, per week during term time and 5 days a week during university holidays less annual leave. The FP&D benefits from a motivated person who will develop into a valuable member of staff, through academic learning alongside practical work experience and clear objectives. For the individual to remain on the scheme they are required to pass annual exams, fully participate in an experiential rotational placement with clear objectives to be assessed via an annual joint appraisal with The University of South Wales. The Network 75 scheme gives people from underprivileged backgrounds an opportunity to obtain a university degree without going into significant debt. The FP&D is utilising this scheme, alongside other organisations across NHS Wales, to support equitable access to the population across Wales and the citizens NHS Wales services. University of South Wales are uniquely positioned to provide the service outlined because the trainings are built on research that they have led or participated in as scholars. In addition, they have a unique mix of both scholarly and practice experience, working with community leaders as educators, trainers, and co-practitioners. This specific knowledge base built off their research, and their hands-on experience working in community uniquely positions them to provide this training.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: University of South Wales - Network 75 Programme

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