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Call off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of Non Clinical Staff (Lot 3)

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

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28 Jul 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), pertains to a call-off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of non-clinical staff, specifically targeting education and training services in Wales. This process is in the completed Award stage as of 28th July 2025, with the contract having been signed on 21st July 2025. The procurement was classified under a limited method, meaning there was no prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involves the appointment of a cyber security manager for a six-month maternity cover, providing strategic support and guidance within the digital team at HEIW (Health Education and Improvement Wales). VIQU LIMITED, Birmingham, has been identified as the supplier for this essential role, underlining an investment of £39,295.13 in this service contract.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses offering professional services, particularly in the field of cyber security. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality candidates for roles involving oversight and strategic guidance are well-suited to engage with this type of procurement. Organisations that can provide experienced interim managers quickly will find this opportunity advantageous for business growth. The tender highlights an ongoing demand within the sector for specialised staffing solutions, supporting the tactical delivery of cyber security plans for public sector health organisations. This demand opens doors for large-scale staffing agencies like VIQU LIMITED to further establish partnerships within public health entities across the UK.

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Notice Title

Call off contract from Framework RM6277 for the provision of Non Clinical Staff (Lot 3)

Notice Description

The cyber security manager post is required to support the tactical delivery of the cyber security plan and provide management cover for the cyber security analyst. This role entails providing direct oversight and tactical guidance to the cyber security team and organisation throughout a six-month maternity cover period. This interim position reports directly to the Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Funding for the post has been agreed locally. The request went through HEIW's scrutiny process and was approved by Executives. The supplier was appointed to identify and recommend qualified candidates for the cyber security manager post. This was coordinated between HEIW's digital and people teams.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The cyber security manager post is required to support the tactical delivery of the cyber security plan and provide management cover for the cyber security analyst. This role entails providing direct oversight and tactical guidance to the cyber security team and organisation throughout a six-month maternity cover period. This interim position reports directly to the Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Funding for the post has been agreed locally. The request went through HEIW's scrutiny process and was approved by Executives. The supplier was appointed to identify and recommend qualified candidates for the cyber security manager post. This was coordinated between HEIW's digital and people teams.

Procurement Information

The cyber security manager post is required to support the tactical delivery of the cyber security plan and provide management cover for the cyber security analyst. This role entails providing direct oversight and tactical guidance to the cyber security team and organisation throughout a six-month maternity cover period. This interim position reports directly to the Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05676a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043603-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Vijay Prasthan Varma Buddharaju
Contact Email
vijay.buddharaju2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIQU

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