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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Leadership, Governance and Development Services

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

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for a Framework Agreement concerning the Provision of Leadership, Governance and Development Services. This procurement falls under the category of Education and training services and is targeted at the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Wales. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 4th June 2026. Potential bidders should note that the method of procurement is open and follows a below-threshold competitive process, allowing for electronic submissions. This opportunity involves a value of up to £132,000 and includes the provision of services over a period from 6th July 2026 to 1st July 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms with experience in delivering high-quality leadership and governance development within public sector environments such as the NHS. Companies specialising in complex and regulated sectors that can adeptly respond to both planned and ad-hoc requests will find this framework appealing. The procurement process is accessible to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary society enterprises (VCSEs), aspiring to create a competitive landscape that fosters innovation and cost-effectiveness while enhancing leadership across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Leadership, Governance and Development Services

Notice Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) intends to establish a framework of suitably experienced providers to support the delivery of leadership, governance, and development activities for Board members, Executives, and senior leaders. ABUHB plans to appoint six providers to this framework. The framework is intended to provide ABUHB with flexible access to a range of development expertise, recognising that specific requirements may evolve over the life of the framework and may be commissioned on a planned or ad-hoc basis. Providers appointed to the framework will be required to demonstrate proven experience of delivering high-quality leadership and governance development within the public sector, ideally within NHS or other complex, regulated environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042613-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
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
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
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
TLL Wales

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

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