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POPULATION NEEDS ANALYSIS (2026-2027)

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

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is extending its contract for Population Needs Analysis for the 2026-2027 period. The Health Board has secured further funding to continue this programme, managed by Keystream Group Limited via the CCS RM6277 framework. The procurement process is being administered without a call for competition due to the specialised nature of the work, ensuring continuity and stability in service delivery. This award process is governed by public law and falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with work being delivered in regions UKL16 and UKL21. The contract was signed on 26th March 2026, with a total value of £126,500 GBP.

This extension presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in public health and programme management. However, the procurement process specifies that only Keystream Group Limited is recognised as capable of delivering the programme due to technical reasons and the necessity for consistency in service delivery. Organisations that can offer similar expertise in continuity and specialised consultancy may appreciate insights from this tender as they seek to position themselves for future contracts within NHS frameworks.

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Notice Title

POPULATION NEEDS ANALYSIS (2026-2027)

Notice Description

ABUHB are seeking an extension to the contract of an agency consultant for a further 12-month period to enable the continuation of the Population Needs Assessment work programme currently being undertaken. Additional funding has been confirmed to support this work for the 2026 - 2027 financial year. The Health Board engaged an agency consultant via Keystream Group Limited under the CCS RM6277 framework to deliver the required work programme The consultant has been delivering this programme of work between April 2024 to March 2026. Due to the specialist nature of the work and the need to maintain continuity, knowledge retention, and service stability, the Public Health team has requested that the engagement be extended for a further 12 months. Additional funding has now been secured for the 2026-2027 financial year, enabling the continuation of this work. The Health Board therefore wishes to extend the current contract with Keystream Group Limited via the CCS RM6277 framework, retaining the same consultant to ensure continuity of service delivery and successful completion of the programme objectives

Lot Information

Lot 1

ABUHB are seeking an extension to the contract of an agency consultant for a further 12-month period to enable the continuation of the Population Needs Assessment work programme currently being undertaken. Additional funding has been confirmed to support this work for the 2026 - 2027 financial year. The Health Board engaged an agency consultant via Keystream Group Limited under the CCS RM6277 framework to deliver the required work programme The consultant has been delivering this programme of work between April 2024 to March 2026. Due to the specialist nature of the work and the need to maintain continuity, knowledge retention, and service stability, the Public Health team has requested that the engagement be extended for a further 12 months. Additional funding has now been secured for the 2026-2027 financial year, enabling the continuation of this work. The Health Board therefore wishes to extend the current contract with Keystream Group Limited via the CCS RM6277 framework, retaining the same consultant to ensure continuity of service delivery and successful completion of the programme objectives

Procurement Information

The consultant has been delivering this programme of work between April 2024 to March 2026. Due to the specialist nature of the work and the need to maintain continuity, knowledge retention, and service stability, the Public Health team has requested that the engagement be extended for a further 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036710-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20264 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
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSTREAM GROUP

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