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Climb Cohort 5

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

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Award

26 Nov 2025 at 11:36

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, recently completed a direct award procurement for the Climb Cohort 5 programme, which falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Johns Hopkins University on 26th November 2025, and it will run from 27th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. This initiative involves a half-day online workshop on 2nd December 2025, followed by two full days of in-person teaching between 3rd and 5th February 2026 in Llandudno, North Wales. The procurement process utilised a direct award method due to the unique skill set and research background of the contractor, and the project adheres to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education, training, and consultancy services, focusing on research and development. Companies with expertise in community organising, public narrative, and participatory teaching methods would find this project particularly suitable. The specialised nature of the service makes it ideal for businesses that have previously engaged in scholarly research or have extensive experience in educating and training community leaders. Though the award is complete, understanding the qualifications necessary for such awards can guide future bids, especially in sectors requiring bespoke educational and consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Climb Cohort 5

Notice Description

The Health Board is seeking to appoint a sole provider to deliver the following as part of the Climb 2025/26 programme: * One half-day online workshop on Tuesday 2 December 2025; * Two in-person full days of teaching, delivered over a three-day period between 3-5 February 2026 in Llandudno, North Wales (travel within the UK and accommodation in North Wales will be provided to the successful contractor

Procurement Information

ohn Hopkins contractors are uniquely positioned to provide the service outlined below because the trainings are built on research the lab led or participated in as scholars. In addition, the two contractors have a unique mix of both scholarly and practice experience, working with community leaders as educators, trainers, and co-practitioners. This specific knowledge base built off their research and their hands-on experience working in community uniquely positions them to provide this training

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Lowri Crossman
Contact Email
lowri.crossman@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500642

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

JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

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