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Digital Maternity Implementation Support

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

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24 Mar 2026 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Maternity Implementation Support". This project, falling under the 'Staff training services' category, aims to support the implementation of the Badgernet system by bolstering midwifery capacity ahead of its launch on 14th April 2026. The contract, valued at £58,200, has been awarded through a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement as a compliant procurement route. The location for service delivery is within the UKL14 region, and the contract was signed on 20th March 2026. The award stage of the contract is currently active.

The contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in providing digital transformation services within the healthcare sector. Businesses that specialise in digital training solutions, especially those with a track record in implementing clinical systems like Badgernet, would find this contract a valuable opportunity to demonstrate and expand their capabilities. Evolution Recruitment Solutions Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded this contract, suggesting that businesses with substantial resources and expertise in healthcare digital solutions could be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Digital Maternity Implementation Support

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for the provision of digital maternity implementation support and training services for their new system called Badgernet. The requirement will significantly strengthen midwifery capacity ahead of the go live date on the 14th of April 2026 as it will allow the service to maintain business as usual activity whilst utilising highly skilled professionals with extensive Badgernet experience to support implementation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for the provision of digital maternity implementation support and training services for their new system called Badgernet. The requirement will significantly strengthen midwifery capacity ahead of the go live date on the 14th of April 2026 as it will allow the service to maintain business as usual activity whilst utilising highly skilled professionals with extensive Badgernet experience to support implementation.

Procurement Information

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement (SBS10225) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026979-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY 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
CF15 7QZ
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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS

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