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Cardiff and Vale Market Stability Report

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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22 Sep 2026 at 14:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to commission specialist research, stakeholder engagement and analytical services for a comprehensive Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review covering health and social care services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The work will examine current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality, demand, gaps, risks and opportunities. Its purpose is to support strategic commissioning and market development over the following five years. The provider will analyse data, engage stakeholders and produce an evidence-based report with recommendations. The commission also requires compliance with relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards. This is a public-sector services requirement, classified as market research services, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership for the Health Board.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has declared an intention to procure and has not yet issued an invitation to tender. The expected contract is a single lot, with an indicative term from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £50,000 excluding VAT, or £60,000 including VAT. The buyer expects to publish a further notice by 30 September 2026. Planned market engagement asks interested organisations to register their interest by 29 September 2026 in order to be invited to the tender. The requirement is below the relevant threshold, and the buyer has indicated that the lot is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The work will suit research, consultancy and analytical providers with experience of health and social care markets, service sufficiency reviews, market sustainability and strategic commissioning. Strong candidates are likely to combine qualitative stakeholder engagement with robust quantitative data analysis and be able to assess capacity, demand, quality, future pressures, risks and service gaps. Providers should be prepared to turn evidence into practical recommendations for market development over a five-year planning horizon. Experience of working with public-sector commissioners and interpreting relevant legislation and policy will be useful, alongside the ability to produce a clear, accessible final report. The buyer has identified the requirement as suitable for SMEs and VCSE organisations, making it relevant to specialist firms and mission-led providers as well as larger consultancies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cardiff and Vale Market Stability Report

Notice Description

Provision of specialist research, engagement and analytical services to undertake a comprehensive Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review across health and social care services. The commission will evaluate current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality and demand, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities to support strategic commissioning and market development over the next five years. The successful provider will deliver stakeholder engagement, data analysis and a final evidence-based report with recommendations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards.

Planning Information

Please note interest on this notice to be invited to the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089687-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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