Scope
Procurement reference
HEIW - FTS - 61992 (H0857)
Procurement description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking training providers to deliver two Medical Emergency Life Support training courses for NHS dental professionals across Wales. The appointed providers will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, standardised training aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidance and General Dental Council CPD requirements. Training will take place across dental practices and clinics within the five NHS Health Boards in Wales, with one supplier appointed per lot and no restriction on the number of lots a bidder can apply for.
The requirement includes an in‑practice Life Support course supported by a mandatory online module, and a second course delivered in postgraduate centres, each with defined delegate capacities and specific learning objectives. Providers must supply appropriately qualified trainers, adhere to HEIW documentation and quality‑assurance processes, and ensure full compliance with information governance, data protection, and social value obligations. The contract will run for an initial 12‑month period, with options to extend for up to 24 further months subject to performance and funding.
This Agreement is non‑committal and does not guarantee any maximum level of spend. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) will engage with suppliers on a call-off basis, as and when a requirement arises. The total contract value for 3 years is £315,000 ex VAT.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
315000 GBP to 315000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM to 30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 April 2029
Lots
Divided into 5 lots
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)
Lot number: 1
Description
LOT -1 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
63000 GBP Excluding VAT
75600 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)
Lot number: 2
Description
LOT -2 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
63000 GBP Excluding VAT
75600 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)
Lot number: 3
Description
Lot -3 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
63000 GBP Excluding VAT
75600 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)
Lot number: 4
Description
Lot - 4 - Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
63000 GBP Excluding VAT
75600 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)
Lot number: 5
Description
Lot - 5 - Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot value (estimated)
63000 GBP Excluding VAT
75600 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 May 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 April 2027, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 April 2029, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Technical
Weighting: 40.00
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Commercial
Weighting: 60.00
Weighting type: percentageExact