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Confirmation of Award of a contract for the Development of Learning Materials for the Welsh Risk Pool

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

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Award

17 Mar 2026 at 13:07

Award

05 Mar 2026 at 16:28

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the development and production of electronic training materials for the Welsh Risk Pool. This contract, awarded to The Sound Doctor Ltd, falls under the services category, with a focus on education and training. Targeting regional delivery within the United Kingdom, the contract period spans from 18 March 2026 to 31 March 2027, with an award value of £43,900. The procurement method employed was open competition below threshold, ensuring accessibility for various business entities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the development of digital learning solutions, training services, and document creation software. SMEs such as The Sound Doctor Ltd have demonstrated that they possess the capabilities and innovative approaches necessary to secure contracts in this domain. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality and cost-effective educational content, particularly those aligned with public sector needs, are well-positioned to compete for similar future opportunities and diversify into public procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Confirmation of Award of a contract for the Development of Learning Materials for the Welsh Risk Pool

Notice Description

This notice is to advise the marketplace that a contract has been awarded for the development and production of electronic training materials for the Welsh Risk Pool, a mutual organisation which provides indemnity against risk to all Health Boards, NHS Trusts and Special Health Authorities in Wales. The subject matter of the training materials related to Section 119 and Section 120 of The Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024035-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212300 - Document creation, drawing, imaging, scheduling and productivity software development services

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£43,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£43,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SOUND DOCTOR

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