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Cardiff and Vale Market Stability Report

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 Oct 2026 at 16:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2026 at 14:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is commissioning specialist research, stakeholder engagement and analytical services for a Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review across health and social care. The work is intended to assess current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality and demand, and identify gaps, risks and opportunities to inform strategic commissioning and market development over the following five years. The supplier must analyse relevant data, engage stakeholders and produce an evidence-based final report with recommendations, meeting relevant legislative, policy and accessibility requirements. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is managing the procurement for the Health Board. The work is for services in Cardiff and Vale, Wales.

The buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. This is the tender stage. The single lot has an estimated value of £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT). Questions were due by 26 October 2026 at 12:00, and bids by 2 November 2026 at 12:00. The planned contract runs from 1 December 2026 to 31 May 2027, with a possible extension to 31 August 2027 at the Health Board’s discretion. The evaluation is weighted 60% commercial and 40% technical. An electronic auction is part of the process.

The requirement suits research consultancies and specialist providers with experience assessing health and social care markets and service sufficiency. Strong candidates will be able to combine stakeholder engagement with robust data analysis, assess service capacity, sustainability, quality and demand, and translate findings into practical recommendations for commissioners and market development. The work calls for a team capable of producing a comprehensive, evidence-based report and addressing relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable to compete. The commission is a focused, time-limited piece of consultancy work rather than a large-scale service delivery contract, and will suit suppliers able to deliver research and reporting across the health and social care landscape.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At sole discretion of the health board

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/094934-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 May 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
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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