AwardedAwarded 17 June 2026

Medical emergency training for NHS dental profession across wales

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) · NHS and health

In brief

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded training and education work to Spark UK Medical Limited on 17 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £315,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.

It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) awarded the contract for the delivery of two Medical Emergency Life Support training courses for NHS dental professionals across Wales. The appointed provider 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 in 12-month increments. This Agreement is non‑committal and does not guarantee any maximum level of spend.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB) 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027 What this lot covers 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.	Training, Education services	£63,000
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB) 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027 What this lot covers 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.	Training, Education services	£63,000
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB) 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027 What this lot covers 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.	Training, Education services	£63,000
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB) 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027 What this lot covers 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.	Training, Education services	£63,000
Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB) 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027 What this lot covers 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.	Training, Education services	£63,000

Who won

Winner	Lot	Value	Dates
Spark UK Medical Limited (SME) 10 bids received	Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Aneurin Bevan UHB)	£63,000	Awarded 21 May 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2027
Spark UK Medical Limited (SME) 10 bids received	Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Cardiff & Vale UHB)	£63,000	Awarded 21 May 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2027
Spark UK Medical Limited (SME) 9 bids received	Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Hywel Dda UHB)	£63,000	Awarded 21 May 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2027
Spark UK Medical Limited (SME) 9 bids received	Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Powys Teaching HB)	£63,000	Awarded 21 May 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2027
Spark UK Medical Limited (SME) 10 bids received	Medical Emergency Life Support Training (Swansea Bay UHB)	£63,000	Awarded 21 May 2026 13 July 2026 to 12 July 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

6 February 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 010980-2026
21 May 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 047338-2026
17 June 2026Contract details notice · UK7, notice 057210-2026

About the buyer

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)Last 12 months

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From notice 010980-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 February 2026, last updated 17 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.