Tender

Velindre University NHS Trust - Culture and Leadership Programme

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust is soliciting tender proposals for a Culture and Leadership Programme. This procurement process is under the Open procedure and targets the services category, classified as miscellaneous services within the Public authority - sub-central government framework. The Trust, situated in Cardiff, offers cancer services and blood and transplantation services in Wales. The tender invites involvement from businesses focused on cultivating collaborative, agile, and compassionate governance cultures. Interested parties must note that proposal submissions close on 27th March 2026, with enquiries accepted until 18th March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in cultural and leadership development, particularly those offering innovative solutions in executive leadership training, change management, or organisational culture consultancy. Successful bidders can gain strategic business exposure and collaborate with NHS Wales, an esteemed healthcare institution, over an extensive contract period from June 2026 to September 2027, with potential extensions until November 2027. With an emphasis on commercial, technical, and social value criteria, the contract can enhance your business profile in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Velindre University NHS Trust - Culture and Leadership Programme

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust is a health care organisation employing around 2,184 people in a range of clinical, scientific and support roles. We provide cancer services in south-east Wales and Blood and Transplantation services across Wales, as well as hosting service functions on behalf of NHS Wales. This includes Health Technology Wales and NWSSP, which is a shared services function supporting NHS Wales. Cancer services are commissioned by Health Boards and operate at the intersection of specialist clinical care, research, and national operational delivery. The complexity of our environment -- spanning cancer care pathways, blood supply chains, laboratory services, and system partnerships -- requires a governance structure and culture that is collaborative, agile, and compassionate. The Trust are seeking to appoint a partner to focus on culture and leadership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 month optional extension at the discretion of the Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017568-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY 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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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