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BCU-ITT-60743- Contract to Supply Clinical Safety and Support Services

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

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11 Nov 2025 at 13:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is seeking qualified suppliers through an open competition for the provision of Clinical Safety and Support Services. This tender is focused on consultancy services that align with the new DCB 0160 NHS Wales standards, particularly benefiting the All-Ages Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MHLD) sector. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st November 2025. The contract is valued at £35,000 with a gross amount of £42,000, covering various locations across Wales including regions UKL13, UKL12, UKL11, and UKL23. Interested parties need to demonstrate expertise in clinical safety documentation and familiarity with the MHLD service environment. All submissions are to be made via the eTender Wales Bravosolution platform, and the contract is slated to commence on 5th January 2026, potentially ending on 31st December 2026 following an initial period until 30th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in healthcare consultancy, particularly those specialising in clinical safety within mental health and learning disabilities. It is an ideal opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their portfolios by partnering with a central government public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. As the tender evaluation is heavily weighted towards cost (90%), businesses with competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards have a strategic advantage. Firms capable of navigating regulatory, ethical, and clinical risks in the context of NHS Wales standards are well-positioned to succeed in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-ITT-60743- Contract to Supply Clinical Safety and Support Services

Notice Description

The Health Board is seeking to procure consultancy Clinical Safety services to assist it in complying with the new DCB 0160 NHS Wales equivalent standard for our All-Ages Mental Health and Learning Disabilities solution and support the development of our DCB 0160 NHS Wales equivalent capability. We require a supplier with demonstrable experience in producing clinical safety documentation aligned to DCB0160, particularly within mental health and learning disability settings across England and Wales. Familiarity with the regulatory, ethical, and clinical risk environment specific to MHLD services is important. To support staff on safety-related issues. The tender will be awarded based on 90% cost & 10% quality as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 21/11/2025 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered.The etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_60743 and itt_121038 Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072805-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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