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Pilot project for provision of a cluster support officer

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a pilot project titled "Provision of a Cluster Support Officer." This project, located in Neath Port Talbot, UK, aims to test a new support role over a 9-month period from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential for a contract extension until 31st March 2027 if necessary. The procurement process has been completed with the award status marked as active. The project falls under the "Supply services of medical personnel" category, using a direct procurement method below the threshold to circumvent competition, under Welsh devolved regulations.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises, voluntary community, and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare services sector. The pilot project replaces the former Business Development and Implementation Manager Role with the aim of achieving cost savings for the cluster. Businesses specialising in medical personnel supply services, such as Swansea Council for Voluntary Service, are ideally suited to participate, as they can leverage their expertise to effectively bridge the existing service gap and demonstrate innovative approaches within the light-touch regime of procurement. This venture represents a progressive initiative in the healthcare industry, fostering development and potential collaboration with public undertakings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot project for provision of a cluster support officer

Notice Description

9 month pilot project for period 01/07/25 to 31/03/2026. Extension will be considered if there has been insufficient time to make an evaluation on the pilot. The Pilot project is to test a new support role which will replace the previous Business Development and Implementation Manager Role to create cost savings for the cluster.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030462-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,671 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA11 5HF
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Blaengwrach and Glynneath West
Westminster Constituency
Neath and Swansea East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCVS (SWANSEA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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