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POW-FTS-59118 - Consultation Assurance

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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23 Jul 2025 at 09:19

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Tender

01 May 2025 at 18:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "POW-FTS-59118 - Consultation Assurance" was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This procurement process focused on acquiring specialist support for engagement and consultation quality assurance in Wales. The buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations and falls within the public authority - central government category. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, targeting business and management consultancy services, with Hugh Irwin Associates Ltd awarded the contract. Located in the United Kingdom, specific delivery was set for the UKL24 region. The contract, valued at £180,000 gross, had key stages including a tender closure on 30th May 2025, with a standstill period ending on 1st August 2025. The contract period extends from 6th August 2025 to 5th August 2026, with potential annual renewals until 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in consultancy services, specifically those with expertise in engagement and consultation for public health service transformation. Companies with proven experience in managing public consultations and ensuring high-quality engagement processes are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The procurement method prioritised quality over cost (70% to 30%), placing emphasis on technical capabilities and social value, making it an attractive proposition for firms with innovative consultancy approaches. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as suitable, highlighting the scope for diverse business participation under favourable procurement terms suited to fostering growth in specialised consultancy fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

POW-FTS-59118 - Consultation Assurance

Notice Description

Specialist support for engagement and consultation quality assurance for Better Together. The health board is keen to engage with an organisation with proven experience of advising on quality assurance for engagement and consultation around transforming health services in Wales. Discussions including engagement and/or consultation regarding the future shape of health services can publicly and politically sensitive, and we are therefore seeking to engage specialist support to advise on quality assurance for the consultation process, with a specific focus on the key consultation risk areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extension are available and will only be utilised depending on contract performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042227-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 5 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

Powys Teaching Health Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRONLLYS
Postcode
LD3 0LY
Postcode Area
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Bronllys and Felin-fach
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hugh Irwin Associates Ltd

Further Information

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