Velindre University NHS Trust - Culture and Leadership Programme

VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST

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TenderCancellation

03 Jun 2026 at 09:51

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Velindre University NHS Trust - Culture and Leadership Programme" was initiated by Velindre University NHS Trust, a public authority based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The organisation operates within the healthcare sector, employing over 2,184 staff for services across Wales. This procurement, categorised under miscellaneous services, sought a partner to enhance culture and leadership within the Trust. The tender process utilised an open procedure, and the key stages included a submission deadline on 27th March 2026, with an evaluation window closing by 11th May 2026. The initial contract period was set to start on 1st June 2026, ending on 30th September 2027, with the possibility of a two-month extension. However, this tender was later cancelled due to changes in the scope of the specification, as announced on 3rd June 2026.

This tender represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in organisational development, particularly those with expertise in healthcare environments, to contribute to an expansive programme aimed at improving leadership and culture within the NHS. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were considered suitable to compete, given the criteria set by Velindre University NHS Trust. Such collaborations could not only enhance the contractor's portfolio and credibility in healthcare but also position them as pivotal contributors in a vital sector facing diverse challenges and growth possibilities.

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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/052207-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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