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MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRAINING FOR NHS DENTAL PROFESSION ACROSS WALES

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES

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06 Feb 2026 at 14:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) seeks proposals for delivering Medical Emergency Life Support training across NHS dental practices in Wales. This tender, categorised under Education and Training Services, covers delivery across five regions: Aneurin Bevan UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching HB, and Swansea Bay UHB. The contract, valued at up to £378,000 gross, will commence on 1st May 2026 and may extend until April 2029. The procurement is in the Tender stage with proposals being accepted until 11th March 2026, followed by an award decision by 16th April 2026. Engaging in an open procedure, HEIW requires bidders to log in to the eTender Wales platform to submit applications.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and life support training. Companies offering robust, standardised training programs that align with Resuscitation Council UK guidance and General Dental Council CPD requirements stand to benefit significantly. The tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), encouraging competition across multiple lots. Engaging in this process allows businesses to establish partnerships with NHS Wales, fostering growth through service delivery in vital healthcare training, while also potentially securing a long-term contract if performance and funding criteria are met.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MEDICAL EMERGENCY TRAINING FOR NHS DENTAL PROFESSION ACROSS WALES

Notice 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 PS315,000 ex VAT.

Lot Information

Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)

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.

Renewal: 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.]

Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)

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.

Renewal: 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.]

Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)

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.

Renewal: 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.]

Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)

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.

Renewal: 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.]

Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)

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.

Renewal: 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.]

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010980-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Vijay Buddharaju
Contact Email
lynsey.reynolds3@wales.nhs.uk, vijay.buddharaju2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NANTGARW
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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