--- title: "Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)" published: "2023-09-13" --- # Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d53a.json) ## Summary Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement. The tender involves multiple lots covering different regions in Wales, such as North Wales, Mid Wales, South Wales, West Wales, and All Wales. The education services include areas like Adhesive Dentistry, Complete Dentures, Composites, and more. The contract period is for three years with an option to extend for one year. The tender aims to establish a framework of qualified Service Providers to ensure high-quality service provision. This tender opportunity by HEIW can provide business growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare education and training sector. Companies offering services related to dental education, training, and workforce development would be well-suited to compete. Prospective bidders are required to submit bids against pre-disclosed evaluation criteria and can bid for multiple lots. The procurement method followed is similar to an open procedure, and transparent communication channels are in place for bidders to engage with HEIW. Key dates for responses and deadlines are clearly outlined for interested bidders to participate effectively. ## Notice Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development, and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. This includes Dental Foundation, Dental Core and Dental Specialty training for Dentists, Dental Foundation for Therapists, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for all dental team members as defined by the General Dental Council (GDC). The Dental Postgraduate Section of HEIW have sought to commission speakers to deliver the education and training of Dental Foundation of Core trainees and all dental team members across Wales, which will include: Dental Foundation Training; Dental Core Training; Welsh Dental Therapy Foundation Training; Continuing Professional Development; and Performers List Validation by Experience. The primary objectives of this procurement are to: - Develop and establish a framework consisting of suitably qualified, financially robust Service Providers to meet quality and service criteria. - Ensure consistent high-quality Service provision - Establish key performance indicators, performance monitoring/outcome measures ### Lot Information Lot 1, North Wales (Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board) Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 1 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Adhesive Dentistry Complete Dentures Composites Crown and Bridge Dental Photography Dental Treatment planning Effective Emergency Care in GDP Endodontics Occlusion Partial Dentures Periodontics Tooth wear This education will be for the area of North Wales and will be delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 2, Mid Wales (Powys Teaching Health Board) Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 2 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Adhesive Dentistry Complete Dentures Composites Crown and Bridge Dental Photography Dental Treatment planning Effective Emergency Care in GDP Endodontics Occlusion Partial Dentures Periodontics Tooth wear This education will be for the area of Mid Wales and will be delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 3, South Wales (Aneurin Bevan; Cardiff & Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board) Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 3 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Adhesive Dentistry Complete Dentures Composites Crown and Bridge Dental Photography Dental Treatment planning Effective Emergency Care in GDP Endodontics Occlusion Partial Dentures Periodontics Tooth wear This education will be for the area of South Wales and will be delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 4, West Wales (Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Board) Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 4 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Adhesive Dentistry Complete Dentures Composites Crown and Bridge Dental Photography Dental Treatment planning Effective Emergency Care in GDP Endodontics Occlusion Partial Dentures Periodontics Tooth wear This education will be for the area of West Wales and will be delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 5, All Wales, delivered via Synchronous Learning Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 5 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Adhesive Dentistry Complete Dentures Composites Crown and Bridge Dental Photography Dental Treatment planning Effective Emergency Care in GDP Endodontics Occlusion Partial Dentures Periodontics Tooth wear Autism awareness Communication and dealing with complaints CVs, Personal Marketing and Interview Techniques Deaf awareness and sign language Disability awareness Dyslexia awareness Health and Safety Managing change in the dental profession Managing stress and maintaining performance Mental Health Awareness Risk assessment Safeguarding Adults (Level 2) Safeguarding Children (Level 2) Supporting behaviour change This education will be an All Wales agreement and will be delivered via Synchronous Learning. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 months. Lot 6, All Wales, delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales to ensure the delivery of a high quality of care for the people of Wales. The Dental Deanery in HEIW supports postgraduate education and training for the whole dental workforce in Wales. For Lot 6 HEIW sought to procure the following education: Module 1: Adult Learning, Roles, and Responsibilities Module 2: Delivering Effective Tutorials Module 3: Assessment and Feedback Module 4: Relationships, Challenges and Conflict This education will be an All Wales agreement and will be delivered Face-to-Face with Online Elements. Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further 12 Months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027114-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | 3DDENTISTRY; A TO ONE; BRADGATE HOUSE; CHILDREN IN WALES; DAVID LEWIS; DENTCOM TRAINING; ESTHER BREWER; HEALTHCARE INTERACT; HILL DENTAL CONSULTING; P.WESTON; PERIOCOURSES; RUMNEY ENDODONTICS; UNICORNIUM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 13 Sep 2023 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027114-2023 - 19 Jun 2023 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017320-2023 - 9 Jun 2023 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016478-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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