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title: "H0849 - Contract for Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
published: "2026-04-09"
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# H0849 - Contract for Cadaveric Surgical Skills Training

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f73

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032597-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW) |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDOBRITISH ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032597-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032597-2026
  9th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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