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International Rare Disease Consultation

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

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the "International Rare Disease Consultation" to Quay Central Limited. The project, classified under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, involves leading a global Priority Setting Partnership on rare diseases. This initiative, set in Cardiff, will engage a diverse group of stakeholders to identify key research questions for rare diseases. The procurement process was conducted directly, below the threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage with the contract period scheduled from 9th March 2026 to 2nd March 2028.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy, particularly those with expertise in research, rare diseases, and global health networks. Companies with experience in collaborating with stakeholder groups such as patients and healthcare professionals will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. SMEs like Quay Central Limited were successful, suggesting favourable conditions for similar-sized enterprises to engage in such specialised procurement activities.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06495b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010656-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
02921500657

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

QUAY CENTRAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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