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H0849 - Contract for Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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09 Apr 2026 at 15:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed a procurement process for the "H0849 - Contract for Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training," slated to address critical training needs in surgical education across Wales. Operated under the highly regulated scope of educational services, this direct award contract leverages a single tender action method due to the specialised nature of services required, specifically the cadaveric teaching and anatomy facility provisions, which are uniquely available through Doctors Academy within the region. The location for the delivery is in Cardiff, with the contracting authority being Health Education and Improvement Wales, situated in Cardiff. The procurement stage is complete, and notable dates include the award publishing on 9th April 2026, with the contract period set from 1st September 2026 to 1st January 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those within the education and training services industry focusing on medical and surgical skills development. SMEs, like the awarded supplier INDOBRITISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LTD, are well-suited to engage in this contract, benefiting from the stability and specialised niche its services demand. The exclusive nature of such contracts underscores the value and significance of high-quality educational content delivery, opening pathways for business expansion in similar specialised areas of expertise. This tailored opportunity ensures continuity in delivering essential training, vital for enriching the skills of surgical trainees, and positions businesses in this sector for strategic growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

H0849 - Contract for Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) intends to award a contract to Doctors Academy for the provision of cadaveric teaching for surgical skills training. The proposed contract will cover the supply of cadavers and associated anatomy facilities, mortuary services, consumables, equipment, and administrative support required to deliver specialist cadaver-based surgical education for trainees in Wales. This award is intended to support the continuation of a bespoke cadaveric training programme developed by HEIW and the School of Surgery, addressing reduced clinical exposure resulting from changes in surgical training pathways and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cadaveric teaching is recognised as an essential component of surgical skills development and curriculum delivery. The proposed award is being pursued via a Single Tender Action due to the highly specialised and regulated nature of cadaveric services, including licensing, storage, and anatomy facility requirements, which are only available through Doctors Academy in Wales. Awarding this contract will ensure continuity of training provision, deliver value for money, and avoid significant financial and logistical burdens that would otherwise fall on surgical trainees if required to access equivalent services outside Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£85,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDOBRITISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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