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People Centred Transition Support

Velindre University NHS Trust

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25 Aug 2026 at 13:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Velindre University NHS Trust commissioned specialist consultancy for People Centred Transition Support during staff relocation to the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The work focuses on human-centred support for employees, with particular emphasis on wellbeing, engagement and organisational change. It falls within health and social work services (CPV 85000000). Delivery is in Cardiff. The buyer is Velindre University NHS Trust, which also acts as a central purchasing body. The requirement is suited to consultancies experienced in supporting workforce transitions, organisational change and major healthcare or facilities moves. Suppliers would need to understand the effect of relocation on staff and help an organisation manage engagement and wellbeing through a significant change programme.

The procurement has been awarded and the contract is active. Archus was selected as supplier, following a limited award procedure without prior publication of a competition, using the RM6309 framework under its direct-award guidance. The contract was signed on 29 July 2026 for £152,760. One bid was recorded, and it was evaluated entirely on cost. The procurement record identifies one lot, although that lot is marked cancelled while the related award and contract are active. The award is active and the tender status is complete. The published outcome therefore shows a concluded direct framework award rather than an open competition. No contract duration or award date is stated in the available procurement details.

This award demonstrates a defined NHS requirement for specialist consultancy around a complex staff relocation into a new cancer centre. A credible competitor for similar work would need practical expertise in human-centred transition planning, organisational change, workforce engagement and staff wellbeing, rather than general management consultancy alone. Evidence of delivering change programmes involving healthcare organisations, large workforces, relocations or new facilities would be relevant. Suppliers should be able to combine stakeholder engagement with structured support for employees affected by change, and show how their work can maintain confidence, participation and organisational readiness. The buyer used a framework direct-award route and selected an SME through a cost-only evaluation, indicating that framework access, a proportionate delivery model and competitive pricing may be important when this requirement returns.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

People Centred Transition Support

Notice Description

Procurement of specialist consultancy to deliver human-centred transition support for staff relocation to the new Velindre Cancer Centre, focusing on wellbeing, engagement, and organisational change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of specialist consultancy to deliver human-centred transition support for staff relocation to the new Velindre Cancer Centre, focusing on wellbeing, engagement, and organisational change.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded using framework RM6309, in line with the guidance for Direct Awards.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb94
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080845-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Archus

Further Information

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