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02 Jul 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Velindre University NHS Trust, a prominent public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process for a Band 5 Locum Executive Assistant. This procurement, under the "services" category, was facilitated through a direct, below-threshold method without competition. The location for this service is Cardiff, United Kingdom, and the contract was signed on 1st July 2026, with a completion date slated for 30th September 2026. The total contract value is £18,000, of which £15,000 is the net amount, with the procurement stage currently marked as "complete".

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in personnel supply services, particularly those adept at sourcing temporary staff such as a Locum Executive Assistant. Large firms like Brook Street (UK) Limited, which was awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in such procurements. Businesses that are agile and capable of meeting specific requirements in public healthcare settings may find similar opportunities by engaging with regional NHS Trusts and public sector organisations in the UK.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Band 5 Locum Executive Assistant

Notice Description

A band 5 Locum Executive Assistant is required to help assist the ongoing work within Velindre Hospital Corporate team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c287
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062330-2026
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROOK STREET (UK

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