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title: "Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050989"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# Spread and Scale Academy - Dragon's Heart Institute

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050989

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BILLIONS INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2026
- 29 Apr 2025 at 15:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055880-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017747-2025
  29th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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