Planning

Statistical Process Control Application WBS (Software)

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

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Planning

06 Feb 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is engaging in a planning stage for a potential procurement process. This initiative, titled "Statistical Process Control Application WBS (Software)," is classified under IT and software services, and applies to the broader business services sector as well. The project involves the development of software related solutions and is situated within the UK. Currently, a market engagement exercise is being conducted to gather information and interests, with the deadline for initial responses set for midday on 18th February 2026. Olivia Anderson is the contact point for this exercise, and submissions are managed via her contact details. The planning also includes a scheduled future notice date of 25th February 2026.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for business growth, particularly for IT service providers and business consultancy firms capable of delivering sophisticated software and technology solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to bid for this contract, as the procurement is structured to favour a diverse range of contributors. For businesses specialising in software development, IT consulting, and digital transformation, this project presents a fruitful opportunity to collaborate with public authorities, gain exposure, and potentially secure a renewable contract starting on 1st April 2026, with a potential extension to 2028. This initiative will allow businesses to engage with Welsh Blood Service's strategic software requirements, helping shape innovative solutions that align with the organisation's objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statistical Process Control Application WBS (Software)

Notice Description

Welsh Blood Service (WBS) are exploring the market for options for Statistical Process Control Application WBS (Software) They are progressing an expression of interest exercise and through the notice WBS are hoping to learn what is possible/available in the market place as its shapes its strategy and requirement

Planning Information

This is an information gathering exercise which will help inform a future procurement procedure. However, dependent upon the responses the Trust reserves the right not to progress the procurement. It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered. If you are interested in this procurement WBS have a number of documents that require completion. Please contact Olivia Anderson - Olivia.anderson3@wales.nhs.uk for access to these documents. Interested parties are asked to complete the documents and return it to Olivia.anderson3@wales.nhs.uk - returns to be received by 12:00 Midday 18th February 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06499c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010757-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

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

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


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Olivia Anderson
Contact Email
olivia.anderson3@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
029 2150 1369

Buyer Location

Locality
TALBOT GREEN
Postcode
CF72 9WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Brynna and Llanharan
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Further Information

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