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HR Consultancy Services

Development Bank of Wales

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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04 Jun 2026 at 16:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 May 2026 at 12:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Apr 2026 at 16:35

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Development Bank of Wales has completed a procurement process to award HR Consultancy Services to Pathways People Solutions Limited. This contract is aimed at covering maternity leave for senior HR roles on an ad hoc basis. Located in Cardiff, this procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically consulting, and is regulated by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method was a direct award, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, will be in effect until 31st May 2027, with the potential for extension up to one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) offering HR consulting services, particularly those specialised in providing flexible and cost-effective solutions. Pathways People Solutions Limited, an SME based in Cardiff, was strategically chosen for its ability to deliver high-quality HR support efficiently and value-driven. Such opportunities can be highly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish a strong presence in the public sector. The procurement process demonstrates a clear market for companies that can offer tailored, reliable consulting services in response to specific organisational needs in public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Following on from a published UK 5 and UK 6 notice DBW has undertaken a direct award of HR Consultancy Services to cover maternity leave on a had hoc basis. The direct award to Pathways People the most efficient, value-focused, and operationally practical solution to address the temporary loss of senior HR capacity. The supplier has been identified as the best-fit option following a proportionate market review, and the arrangement provides DBW with a high-quality, flexible and cost-effective support model during the maternity cover period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068491
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053041-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Development Bank of Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4BZ
Postcode Area
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pathways People Solutions Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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