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title: "Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-132069"
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buyer: "HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)"
published: "2023-09-13"
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# Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement

Buyer: HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-132069

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## Summary

The Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement. The tender, initiated on 13th September 2023, was for a framework involving multiple lots covering different regions in Wales. The primary objective was to develop a framework with qualified service providers to ensure high-quality services in areas like Dental Foundation Training, Core Training, and Continuing Professional Development. The buying organisation was HEIW based in Cardiff, UK, and the tender covered various industry categories under the services sector. Key dates included the deadline extension to 3rd July 2023 for tender submissions.

This tender by HEIW for a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and education sectors. Companies offering dental training and education services, particularly those with experience in delivering Dental Foundation Training, Dental Core Training, and Continuing Professional Development, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an Open Procedure, and the contracting authority aimed to establish a long-term agreement to support the dental workforce development in Wales. The tender process involved electronic submissions, and the contracts have been awarded with active status, creating a stable environment for business growth in the dental education industry.

## 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132069 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 14 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132069
- 19 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132069
- 9 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132069

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN440394
  Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement - 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.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP450498
  Procurement for the provision of a Postgraduate Dental Education Framework Agreement - 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

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-132069
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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