Tender

Provision of a Board Development Programme for Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board

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

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25 Mar 2026 at 09:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the provision of a Board Development Programme for Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the Board's effectiveness in strategic leadership, governance, and oversight within the healthcare sector. Located in Bangor, Wales (UKL12), the tender falls under the industry category of training services. The process is currently active in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 10th April 2026 and a submission deadline of 17th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2027, with an estimated value of £72,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in training and development to expand their client base within the public healthcare sector. With an open procurement method, the tender welcomes competition from SMEs and VCSEs, fostering inclusive growth and innovation. Companies capable of providing high-quality services that enhance organisational performance and governance are ideally suited for this opportunity, with the procurement process prioritising both quality and price in its award criteria. Participating businesses will not only benefit from the financial rewards but also gain visibility and credibility by working with prestigious clients such as NHS Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Board Development Programme for Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is seeking a development partner to support the Board in strengthening and sustaining its effectiveness as a high performing Board, capable of providing clear strategic leadership, robust governance and effective oversight in a complex and challenging healthcare environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067372
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027120-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

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
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
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
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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