This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 12:46

Award

07 May 2026 at 07:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Health Economist Support for AWTTC," was conducted by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in collaboration with Bangor University. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is situated in Cardiff, Wales. The recent award was completed on 4th June 2026, following a tender initiation, with the contract period running from 11th May 2026 to 10th May 2027, with an option for renewal in one-year increments. The procurement was conducted directly, below the competition threshold, signifying its specific and exclusive nature, and without a competitive process due to the necessity of technical exclusivity and continuity. The value of the contract amounted to £89,351.56, underscoring its significant scope within the defined operational period.

This procurement presents robust growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health economics, particularly those with experience in pharmacoeconomics and health technology assessments. The nature of this contract requires a unique blend of expertise in health economic methodology, consistency in quality assurance, and strategic advisory capability, making it ideal for large-scale academic institutions or consultancies with a proven track record in the UK, particularly within Wales. Such contracts are pivotal for organizations aiming to establish or strengthen collaborative relationships with health boards and government bodies, providing not only financial growth but also enhancing reputational credibility by engaging in high-impact, nationally significant work. The opportunity for renewal also suggests long-term business prospects for entities able to meet the high standards set by the AWTTC and AWMSG.

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Notice Title

Health Economist Support for AWTTC

Notice Description

The University will provide specialist health economics support to AWTTC in delivering services to Welsh Government. This will include copy editing and quality assurance of health economic sections within Evidence Summary Reports and AWMSG guidance, reviewing and advising on health technology assessment submissions, and supporting the development of high-quality economic analyses. The University will also contribute strategic expertise to national methodological and process developments, represent AWTTC where appropriate, and deliver health economics training (including workshops) to AWMSG and its associated groups. Additional support may include research, technical input, staff training, and quality assurance activities to support medicines access and optimisation programmes. University personnel may attend ad hoc meetings as required. Total input will not exceed the agreed service limit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052826-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£89,351 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£89,351 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (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
CF14 4HH
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Further Information

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