Award of Tender for the Evaluation of Systems Response after Suicide

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 09:38

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 17:17

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 evaluation of systems response after suicides in Wales. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 28th April 2026 and was completed on 1st June 2026, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on business and management consultancy. This open competition was conducted below the threshold with an awarded value of £55,293. The project spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2027 and is to be executed across various locations in the UK, specifically within the UKL region. The supplier, Sheffield Hallam University (CRESR), was selected to perform this crucial evaluation. Notably, the entire procurement process was conducted using the open method, aligned with the legal framework as outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for organisations engaged in business and management consultancy services, particularly for those skilled in evaluating health and social systems. While the tender process is now in the award stage, understanding its mechanisms and areas of focus can serve as valuable market intelligence for firms looking to position themselves for future NHS tenders. Companies that specialise in data analysis, impact assessment, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to similar evaluations. Although aimed at a large supplier in this instance, the opportunity also exists for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in future contracts that explore community benefits, social impacts, and system-wide evaluations within the Welsh healthcare context.

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Notice Title

Award of Tender for the Evaluation of Systems Response after Suicide

Notice Description

This contract award notice is being issued to advise the marketplace that NHS Wales Performance and Improvement are awarding a contract for a supplier to undertake an evaluation of the impact of the system-wide approach to supporting people in Wales following deaths by suicide.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06556a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£55,293 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP)

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES 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)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY (CRESR

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