--- title: "Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement Refresh" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)" published: "2025-05-06" --- # Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement Refresh Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050d0b.json) ## Summary The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is inviting tenders for the refresh of its Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement. This active tender, classified under the education and training services industry, seeks to engage speakers for the delivery of postgraduate dental education across Wales. The procurement is set to commence on 1st August 2025, with an end date of 31st July 2026, and includes the possibility of a 12-month renewal. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 11th June 2025. The framework will service multiple regions including North, Mid, South, and West Wales, as well as some provisions delivered All-Wales via synchronous learning or face-to-face with online elements. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services to significantly expand their outreach within Wales. It is particularly well-suited for consortia or companies capable of delivering comprehensive training programmes in adherence to high-quality standards, as price will not influence the award decision. Companies engaged in dental education can look forward to contributing to an esteemed framework that aligns with HEIW's commitment to shaping the dental workforce. Businesses can submit bids for multiple lots, providing an expansive reach across different regions, enhancing both market positioning and expertise in postgraduate dental education services. ## 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 are seeking to commission speakers to deliver the education and training of Dental Foundation and Core trainees and all dental team members across Wales. The Dental Postgraduate Section are seeking speakers to deliver: Dental Foundation Training; Dental Core Training; Welsh Dental Therapy Foundation Training; Continuing Professional Development; and Performers List Validation by Experience. ### 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 we are seeking 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 Oral Cancer NHS Rules and Regulations 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 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 we are seeking 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 Oral Cancer NHS Rules and Regulations 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 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 we are seeking 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 Oral Cancer NHS Rules and Regulations 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 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 we are seeking 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 Oral Cancer NHS Rules and Regulations 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 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 we are seeking 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 Oral Cancer NHS Rules and Regulations 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 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 we are seeking 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. This is a tender refresh of the original contract, which was in place from 14th August 2023 to 31st July 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019069-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | This services may be retendered prior to the expiry of the contract. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80300000 - Higher education services ## Release History - 6 May 2025 at 11:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019069-2025 ## 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_Switch.aspx?ID=150292 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123268 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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