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Provision of Expert Consultancy Services for Embedding Compassionate Leadership and Culture in NHS Wales

HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)

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25 Mar 2025 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) has awarded a contract for expert consultancy services aimed at embedding compassionate leadership and culture within NHS Wales. The consultancy services will be provided by Michael West and Associates. The contract, valued at £108,000 gross, will start on 8th April 2025 and span two years, with the option of a 12-month extension. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold, without competition. This tender falls under the education and training services category and is complete. The procurement process aligns with HEIW's remit letter from the Welsh Government, focusing on leadership development, staff retention, and cultural transformation in the healthcare sector in Cardiff and surrounding regions within the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in consultancy and training services. By participating in such contracts, businesses can contribute to the transformational goals of NHS Wales. Given the focus on leadership and cultural improvement, businesses with expertise in healthcare consultancy, leadership training, and organisational development are well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. The contract presents an avenue for growth by expanding their portfolio within the public sector and establishing valuable partnerships with government healthcare entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Expert Consultancy Services for Embedding Compassionate Leadership and Culture in NHS Wales

Notice Description

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) intends to award a contract via Single Tender Action to Michael West and Associates for the provision of expert consultancy services to support the embedding of compassionate leadership and culture across NHS Wales. This work aligns with HEIW's 2025 remit letter from the Welsh Government, focusing on leadership development, staff retention, and cultural transformation within the healthcare system. The contract will run from the date awarded for two years, with a possible 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f890
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011175-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2025 - 7 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HEALTH EDUCATION AND IMPROVEMENT WALES (HEIW)
Contact Name
SAIRAM KUNURI
Contact Email
sairam.kunuri@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+447435577774

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICHAEL WEST AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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