Award

2526-096-STA-PHW - GAMBAN Self Exclusion Tool

PUBLIC HEALTH WALES

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Award

20 Feb 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health Wales, operating from Cardiff, has concluded a procurement process to ensure continuity of service for the GAMBAN Self Exclusion Tool, effective from 1st April 2026. This direct award contract, valued at £218,640 gross, involves Gamban, a supplier based in Southampton, and spans one year with a potential extension for another year. It aims to maintain accessibility for users in Wales, particularly after GambleAware ceases operations. The process, categorized under health and IT services, concluded with the award stage, ensuring compliance with Welsh devolved regulations and central government requirements.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those involved in IT and health services, to enhance their portfolios through collaboration. Despite Gamban being the sole supplier positioned to support the continuity of the self-exclusion tool, businesses in software development and consulting can explore parallel avenues in gambling harm prevention and support services. With Public Health Wales actively engaging in sustainable, long-term solutions for gambling harm, suppliers providing innovative solutions can find growth prospects aligned with policy frameworks and public sector health objectives. This direct award method underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in delivering public health services.

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Notice Title

2526-096-STA-PHW - GAMBAN Self Exclusion Tool

Notice Description

Gamban is a smartphone-based self-exclusion tool, currently available free to users in Wales via the National Gambling Helpline, GAMSTOP and other treatment providers. There is also an option for individuals to self fund independently of these platforms. Welsh Government has committed to ensuring continuity of access for all current users from 1st April 2026, when GambleAware ceases operations. The proposed contract is interim, for one year with an option to extend for a further year.

Procurement Information

PHW is continuing use of an established self-exclusion tool, ensuring continuity of the specific provision that is currently embedded within the main support infrastructure. Gamban is the only supplier positioned to continue this support in the interim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065968
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029761-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£182,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£182,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH WALES
Additional Buyers

NORTH WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP

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
CF10 4BZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMBAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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