Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 15:18

Award

29 Apr 2025 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a direct award for the Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute contract to The Billions Institute LLC. This contract falls under the services category, specifically education and training services, and aims to implement an all-Wales Intensive Learning Academy for innovation in health and social care. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 12th June 2026 and the contract period set from 15th June 2026 to 12th November 2026. The procurement process was a direct award due to The Billions Institute owning the intellectual property required for delivering the program. The project is based out of Cardiff, Wales, within the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training services sector, particularly those with expertise in large-scale program delivery and innovation in health and social care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in training and skill development could find this an attractive opportunity, given the scope for collaboration and further contracts within the NHS Wales framework. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in managing logistics for training events, such as travel and accommodation arrangements, may also benefit from subcontracting opportunities. This contract exemplifies the growing demand for innovative educational solutions within public health systems, providing fertile ground for businesses keen to establish or expand their footprint in this area.

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Notice Title

Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) is looking to implement a contract for the Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute with The Billions Institute as they own the intellectual property to deliver the all Wales Intensive Learning Academy for innovation in health and social care.

Procurement Information

the Billions Institute own the intellectual property for the program currently used to deliver the spread and scale training including having trained over a thousand leaders together and completed the Billions Institute Fellowship for Large-Scale Change. The billions institute will be responsible for the delivery of two, three day, Spread & Scale Academies as below, each for approximately 100 learners; * Likely 13th - 15th October 2025 plus a 90-minute pre-call * Likely 10th - 12th March 2026 plus a 90-minute pre-call The provider will be responsible for all content design and delivery whilst also supporting current Spread & Scale Fellows to develop their skills in these tasks. The provider will also be responsible for booking all flights to the UK whilst finding the best value for money, and all travel to and from Cardiff at the beginning and end of the academies. CVUHB will be responsible for the identification and selection of participants, all communications and materials related to the Academy, and the provision of table facilitators familiar with the spread and scale approach

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050989
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BILLIONS INSTITUTE

Further Information

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