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WAS-ITT-59293 - External Facilitation of Board Development

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), was aimed at appointing a provider for external facilitation of board development for the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust. The process falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. Based in Cardiff, this initiative was part of a strategic transformation effort within the Trust to ensure optimal board structuring while maintaining focus on quality and patient safety. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with Ggi Development And Research LLP in London being awarded the contract. Key dates include the tender opening on 6th June 2025 and closing on 30th June 2025. The contract was signed on 30th October 2025, marking the successful completion of this tender process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for consulting firms specializing in board development and governance, particularly those experienced in the healthcare sector. Engaging in such projects allows businesses to leverage their expertise in structuring and strategic planning, providing bidders with the chance to collaborate closely with a key public entity in the NHS network. The open procurement method facilitates greater accessibility for qualified suppliers, while the nature of the project—focused on leadership and organisational development—proves advantageous for consortiums or firms with robust experience in dynamic organisational settings. The collaboration nurtures potential long-term partnerships, enhancing the supplier's portfolio and credibility within the public sector consultancy market.

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Notice Title

WAS-ITT-59293 - External Facilitation of Board Development

Notice Description

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership on behalf of the Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust is looking to appoint a suitable provider to reassess whether the board and its committees are optimally structured and dynamic enough to support a strategic shift which the Trust is currently going through. The Trust's clinical model is also being transformed significantly. With that brings a heightened need for the board to ensure this is closely overseen, that quality and patient safety remains at the heart of what they do, and that the relationships being formed to facilitate this transformation are maintained and supported.Further detail of the requirement is outlined within the service specification included with this tender which is available online via e-tenderwales. itt_117580Closing date 30th June 2025https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-151977
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=151977
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Alun James, Gethin Barlow
Contact Email
alun.james@wales.nhs.uk, gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501263, +44 2921501517

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town West
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GGI DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH

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