Tender

Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme.

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

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for a study titled "Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme." This procurement falls under the research and development services category and seeks insights into health behaviour change discussions in Wales. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, and governed by Welsh devolved regulations, the procurement process is at the tendering stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 12:00 on the 11th of August 2025. The procurement is conducted through an open method, offering a contract value of £18,975, scheduled to commence on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 27th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and consultancy services to engage with the public health sector. Businesses with expertise in developing and evaluating healthcare communication strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the project's focus on health behaviour change aligns with their skills. The structured procurement process, including detailed technical and commercial criteria, allows bidders to showcase their quality and cost-efficiency, potentially leading to enhanced business growth through association with a major healthcare body like NHS Wales.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme.

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to commission a mixed methods study titled: Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme. Aim: To gain a greater understanding of the health behaviour change conversations that are taking place between health professionals and the general adult population (18+) in Wales. * To explore the extent to which health behaviour change conversations are taking place between healthcare professionals and the general adult population (18+) in Wales, their effectiveness and impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05677d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043630-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,975 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,975 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES NHS TRUST

Contact Name
Bethan Dyke
Contact Email
bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500836

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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05677d-2025-07-28T17:04:18+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-28T17:04:18+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05677d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN",
            "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PXWV-6492-CGMN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "4-5 Charnwood Court,",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF15 7QZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL15"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Bethan Dyke",
                "email": "bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicUndertaking",
                        "description": "Public undertaking"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_DEVOLVED_REGULATIONS",
                        "id": "GB-WLS",
                        "description": "Welsh devolved regulations apply"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-NHS-RYT",
            "name": "Public Health Wales NHS Trust",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-NHS",
                "id": "RYT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "2 Capital Quarter",
                "locality": "Cardiff",
                "postalCode": "CF10 4BZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL22"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Bethan Dyke",
                "email": "bethan.dyke@wales.nhs.uk",
                "telephone": "+442921500836"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "Management of Contract"
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PXWV-6492-CGMN",
        "name": "NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PHW-RFQ-59988",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme.",
        "description": "The purpose of this procurement is to commission a mixed methods study titled: Understanding Health Behaviour Change Conversations in Wales: Insights to Inform the MECC Programme. Aim: To gain a greater understanding of the health behaviour change conversations that are taking place between health professionals and the general adult population (18+) in Wales. * To explore the extent to which health behaviour change conversations are taking place between healthcare professionals and the general adult population (18+) in Wales, their effectiveness and impact.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "73000000",
                        "description": "Research and development services and related consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 22770,
            "amount": 18975,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-11T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-07T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 22770,
                    "amount": 18975,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Technical Criteria",
                            "description": "Stage 1 & Stage 2 (as broken down with ITQ document) will be awarded a total maximum score of 40%. Stage 1 - 40 points (40%) Stage 2 - 40 points (60%) Bidders will only be invited to stage 2 following evaluation of Stage 1 and the minimum scoring threshold being met.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Commercial Criteria",
                            "description": "Bidders are required to submit their cost & breakdown of costs, following successful evaluation of Stages 1 & 2. Bidders are not being asked for any commercial information at this stage.",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 60,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2026-02-27T23:59:59+00:00"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "L-1",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
                "description": "All details for this RFQ can be found within the ITQ document attached, including scoring criteria.",
                "url": "https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=341189"
            },
            {
                "id": "043630-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043630-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-28T17:04:18+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}