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Public Affairs Services (LSHW.006.2026)

Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited

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19 Aug 2026 at 14:01

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17 Aug 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited is seeking public affairs and strategic engagement services from a capable, experienced provider. The work will support the organisation’s mission to make health and life sciences innovation a national priority, particularly in Wales and across the wider United Kingdom. The supplier will engage with Welsh Government and UK Government, brief Members of the Senedd, build cross-party support, and position Life Sciences Hub Wales as an informed and trusted partner. The requirement covers policy alignment, advocacy and effective briefings on health innovation and life sciences as drivers of better health outcomes and economic wellbeing. The services are categorised as public relations services (CPV 79416000), with activity focused on Wales and the organisation’s base in Cardiff.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Enquiries were due by 8 September 2026 at 17:00, and electronic submissions were due by 14 September 2026 at 16:00. The contract is scheduled to run from 19 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, with a discretionary 12-month extension to 30 September 2028. Its estimated value is £60,000 excluding VAT, or £72,000 including VAT. There is one lot. Evaluation is weighted 70% to quality and 30% to commercial assessment, using a proportional comparison against the best price. The contract is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits public affairs, strategic communications and government relations providers with experience of health, social care, life sciences or innovation policy. Suppliers must provide accurate and effective Welsh-language support for written and spoken communication throughout the contract. They must also demonstrate a clear understanding of the Welsh political landscape and devolved health and social care policy. Strong candidates will be able to engage credibly with Welsh and UK Government, brief Members of the Senedd, work across political parties, and translate complex sector issues into persuasive policy briefings and engagement activity. The requirement is suitable for smaller organisations and VCSEs, provided they can demonstrate the necessary expertise, Welsh-language capability and capacity to deliver sustained strategic engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Affairs Services (LSHW.006.2026)

Notice Description

Life Sciences Hub Wales seeks expert Public Affairs and Strategic Engagement services from a suitably capable, experienced and well-positioned provider (the successful supplier). The successful supplier will support Life Sciences Hub Wales's mission to position health and life sciences innovation as a national priority in Wales particularly, but also further afield (wider-United Kingdom). Life Sciences Hub Wales plays a pivotal role in convening industry, academia, and public services to accelerate innovation in health and social care and through collaborative work aims to help the people of Wales benefit from improved healthcare and economic wellbeing. The recent Senedd elections provide a strategic opportunity to raise awareness of health innovation and life sciences, brief new Members of the Senedd and ensure continuity and cross-party support for health innovation and life sciences in Wales. Internationally there is recognition of the importance of embracing health innovation and of the role of life sciences as being fundamental to the long-term sustainability of the economy and to ensuring better health outcomes. It is incumbent on Life Sciences Hub Wales to ensure that briefings to the Senedd and UK Government are delivered as effectively as possible in order to raise awareness and position the importance of the life sciences sector and health innovation as a key societal and economic drivers. Bearing the above in mind, the Life Sciences Hub Wales requirement can be summarised as follows: The provision of effective public affairs services to support strategic engagement with both Welsh Government and UK Government, enabling alignment with policy and the championing of life sciences to ensure Life Sciences Hub Wales is seen as an informed and trusted partner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: If awarded, the Contract is expected to commence October 2026. Except for early termination, the Contract will run for an initial period of 12-months and will end 30th September 2027. At the sole discretion of Life Sciences Hub Wales the Contract may be extended by a further 12-months, giving a latest possible date of expiry of 30th September 2028.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e602
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079015-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

79416000 - Public relations services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Life Sciences Hub Wales Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 4PL
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
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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