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BCU-STA-63245 Provision of Change Consultancy

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has concluded the award of a contract for the provision of change consultancy services. This procurement process was managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services and is classified under the business and management consultancy services industry category. The contract, valued at £98,399.99, was directly awarded to ASV Research, a small to medium enterprise based in Liverpool. The procurement, conducted without competition due to its below-threshold status, aims to offer virtual advisory support alongside face-to-face facilitation for the Board. The contract is set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and will run until 30th April 2027, with the main delivery location being across the United Kingdom.

This opportunity, while now complete, highlights valuable prospects for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those adept at navigating direct award processes. Such contracts can offer substantial growth potential for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their presence in public sector services. Companies with prior experience in statutory consultancy or risk management will find themselves well-positioned to leverage such engagements, potentially reducing costs and enhancing their credibility within the public authority sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-STA-63245 Provision of Change Consultancy

Notice Description

Virtual advisory support plus face to face facilitation for Board. This company have been successful in previously bidding for an earlier stage of this project and due to changes relating to statutory duties a further piece of work was required. To reduce the risk of a judicial review and impact on service areas a direct award was deemed the most appropriate solution to avoid duplication of costs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069687-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
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
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
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

ASV RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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