Tender

Development of Learning Materials for the Welsh Risk Pool

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

17 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 14:50

Planning

16 Jul 2025 at 09:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, initiated a procurement process titled "Development of Learning Materials for the Welsh Risk Pool," supporting vocational training and software development services. This tender, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, falls under the public authority category and is governed by Welsh devolved regulations. Originally planned with key dates including 20 August 2025 for tender submissions, and 24 September 2025 for the award, the procurement proceeded through planning and tender stages but concluded with a cancellation due to the need for a revised service specification.

This tender offered potential business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) focusing on training and software services. The open procedure allowed businesses to participate in a contract valued at £180,000 gross, encouraging competitive bids based on quality and commercial criteria. Future phases of the contract intended further development contingent upon funding, presenting ongoing business prospects for adaptive and innovative firms within the industry. Although this particular process was cancelled, being informed of such opportunities can prepare businesses to align their capabilities with future needs of the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

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Notice Title

Development of Learning Materials for the Welsh Risk Pool

Notice Description

This notice is to advertise a tender opportunity to support the Welsh Risk Pool, a mutual organisation which provides indemnity against risk to all Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Special Health Authorities in Wales, in the development of learning and training materials to present various subject matters in a professional and easily accessible format to support with the ongoing training delivery programme(s) of the Welsh Risk Pool. The intention is to award a single contract that will be delivered in three phases with the second and third phases being subject to additional funding being made available in subsequent financial years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will be split into three phases, the initial phases will require the development of training materials in support of elements of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The second and third phases will be commissioned with the successful bidder subject to additional funding being made available. The total contract value indicated in this notice is for all three phases, however, the contract award will only be for Phase 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056023
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083915-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

80530000 - Vocational training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Chris Squires
Contact Email
christopher.squires@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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