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Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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04 Jun 2025 at 14:01

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is titled "Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience" and falls under the health and social work services category. The process, which is in the award stage as of 4th June 2025, involves a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was concluded without competition. The key milestones indicate a future contract signature date set for 23rd June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. This procurement is conducted under the framework of the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations focused on public health services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Cardiff People First, the designated supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) organisations well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract, given their experience with lived experiences and inclusive recruitment practices. Companies with similar profiles or those seeking to establish a foothold in the health and social care sector could benefit from exploring this type of procurement initiative to leverage opportunities for business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience

Notice Description

This notice concerns the extension of a funding agreement with Cardiff People First (CPF), appointed for their strong track record in employing people with learning disabilities (LD). CPF can legally apply positive action in recruitment to prioritise candidates with LD and lived experience, a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. Lived experience is essential for the funded roles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029942-2025
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,646 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 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)
Contact Name
Michael Butler
Contact Email
michael.butler2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 29 2150 0672

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF PEOPLE FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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