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PROCUREMENT OF EXTERNAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR IMPROVING MY CANCER JOURNEY (ICJ) PROGRAMME ACROSS CARDIFF AND VALE

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Award

21 Jul 2026 at 17:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2026 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board commissioned independent external evaluation services for its Improving My Cancer Journey (ICJ) Programme. The work covers evaluation of how the programme is implemented, its outcomes and its wider impact. ICJ supports people living with and beyond cancer by addressing non-clinical needs through a community-based model. Findings will support service development, sustainability and possible expansion across Cardiff and Vale. This is a social research and evaluation consultancy requirement, involving design and delivery of an independent assessment rather than clinical treatment or direct cancer care. The services are delivered for the Cardiff and Vale area in Wales, with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership managing the procurement process.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. One lot was evaluated on technical quality at 85% and social value at 15%; five bids reached the final stage, including five from SMEs. The tender deadline was 15 June 2026 at noon, with enquiries closing on 1 June 2026 at noon. Mel Research was awarded the contract on 21 July 2026 for £81,600 excluding VAT (£97,919.98 including VAT). The awarded contract period runs from 3 August 2026 to 31 December 2029, with signature scheduled by 31 July 2026. The original estimated value was £83,333.33 excluding VAT (£100,000 including VAT).

This award demonstrates demand from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for independent evaluation of community-based support for people living with and beyond cancer. Suppliers are likely to be well placed where they can provide robust social research and evaluation consultancy, assess implementation, outcomes and impact, and turn findings into practical recommendations for service development and sustainability. Credible competitors should understand non-clinical cancer support, community delivery models and the evidence needs of NHS service commissioners. Strong technical capability is central to the buyer’s evaluation approach, while social value is also assessed. The requirement was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it relevant to specialist research organisations as well as larger consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROCUREMENT OF EXTERNAL EVALUATION SERVICES FOR IMPROVING MY CANCER JOURNEY (ICJ) PROGRAMME ACROSS CARDIFF AND VALE

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is seeking to appoint an independent provider to deliver external evaluation services for the Improving My Cancer Journey (ICJ) Programme. The programme supports individuals living with and beyond cancer by addressing non-clinical needs through a community-based model. The evaluation will assess implementation, outcomes, and impact, with findings used to inform service development, sustainability, and potential expansion across Cardiff and Vale.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068892-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEL Research

Further Information

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