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Consultancy Services - Institute of Health Equity

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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13 Mar 2026 at 10:04

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25 Feb 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government is for Consultancy Services aimed at supporting the Institute of Health Equity. This contract is targeted at enhancing Wales' ambition to become a Marmot nation by advising and supporting up to four Welsh local authorities to embed Marmot principles in practice. The process is a direct award, departing from standard procedures due to unique expertise and intellectual property considerations held by the tender's chosen supplier, UCL Consultants Ltd. Located in Cardiff, the contract falls under the category of health and social work services, with key fulfilment dates from 26 March 2026 to 31 March 2028.

This tender offers promising opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy, especially those with vested interests in health equity initiatives and possessing expertise in research and development services. Businesses with strengths in health consultancy or those capable of supporting public service missions might find this contract beneficial for regional influence and growth. The process highlights a lucrative business opportunity, with a contract value of £756,000 awarded to an organisation classified as a large-scale enterprise, setting the stage for substantial engagement within the Welsh health sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services - Institute of Health Equity

Notice Description

Deliver consultancy services to a national delivery board on the ambition for Wales to become a Marmot nation and work with up to 4 local authorities in Wales providing advice and support on embedding the Marmot principles in practice.

Procurement Information

The Welsh Government are departing from standard procurement procedures in order to directly award a contract to the Institute of Health Equity (IHE) for the Marmot Nation Health Equity Initiative. WG have recorded the justification for this approach, including the unique expertise and intellectual property held by IHE, the project's alignment with national health equity ambitions, and the steps taken to ensure due diligence, value for money, and risk management.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022739-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£630,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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