- Lot 1. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)
- Lot 2. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)
- Lot 3. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)
- Lot 4. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)
- Lot 5. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)
Scope
Reference
HEIW - FTS - 61992 (H0857)
Description
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is seeking training providers to deliver two Medical Emergency Life Support training courses for NHS dental professionals across Wales. The appointed providers will be responsible for delivering high‑quality, standardised training aligned with Resuscitation Council UK guidance and General Dental Council CPD requirements. Training will take place across dental practices and clinics within the five NHS Health Boards in Wales, with one supplier appointed per lot and no restriction on the number of lots a bidder can apply for.
The requirement includes an in‑practice Life Support course supported by a mandatory online module, and a second course delivered in postgraduate centres, each with defined delegate capacities and specific learning objectives. Providers must supply appropriately qualified trainers, adhere to HEIW documentation and quality‑assurance processes, and ensure full compliance with information governance, data protection, and social value obligations. The contract will run for an initial 12‑month period, with options to extend for up to 24 further months subject to performance and funding.
This Agreement is non‑committal and does not guarantee any maximum level of spend. Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) will engage with suppliers on a call-off basis, as and when a requirement arises. The total contract value for 3 years is £315,000 ex VAT.
Total value (estimated)
- £315,000 excluding VAT
- £378,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027
- Possible extension to 30 April 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial Term - the Agreement shall commence on the 01-05-2026 and expire 30-04-2027
There is an option to extend the Initial Term of the Agreement by [An optional 24 months in 12 month increments until 30th April 2029.]
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Lot 1. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)
Description
LOT -1 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)
Description
LOT -2 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)
Description
Lot -3 Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)
Description
Lot - 4 - Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)
Description
Lot - 5 - Provision of two Life Support training courses for dental professionals, covering CPR, automated external defibrillation, the recognition and management of common medical emergencies, and CPR with clinical management including administration of medication. Training must be delivered to NHS dental practices and clinics within the Health Board area.
Lot value (estimated)
- £63,000 excluding VAT
- £75,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)
Lot 2. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)
Lot 3. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)
Lot 4. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)
Lot 5. Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Log in to - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
and search for ITT - itt_122909
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 60.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Renewal of existing contract
Contracting authority
Health Education and Improvement Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNH-7564-JLCQ
Tŷ Dysgu, Cefn Coed
Nantgarw
CF15 7QQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vijay Buddharaju
Email: Lynsey.Reynolds3@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing Procurement (end to end)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Vijay Buddharaju
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys