International Rare Disease Consultation

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 15:58

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Cardiff and Vale University Health Board initiating an "International Rare Disease Consultation" with the direct procurement method, falling under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The project is aimed at conducting a global Priority Setting Partnership for rare diseases following the James Lind Alliance approach. This involves engaging patients, carers, and healthcare professionals globally in a collaborative effort to identify key research questions. The contract is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process is currently in the award stage, and the contract was signed on 26th March 2026, with a gross amount of £45,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Quay Central Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to their agility and specialised skills in specific areas. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their client base by collaborating with prestigious entities such as NHS Wales and its affiliates. This project also promises engagement with international stakeholders, offering further growth and networking opportunities on a global stage.

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Notice Title

International Rare Disease Consultation

Notice Description

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board plan to lead a global Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) on rare diseases using the James Lind Alliance (JLA) approach. This process brings together patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to identify the most important unanswered research questions. A steering group of 20 international stakeholders, half of whom will be people with lived experience of rare diseases or their advocates will define the project's scope. The PSP will take a broad, inclusive view, gathering research priorities from people of all ages and from low-, middle-, and high income countries

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06495b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056825-2026
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
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
£37,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£37,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS)

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 4HH
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUAY CENTRAL

Further Information

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