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UWTSD2425/229. Open Access Feasibility Study SBAR

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID

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19 Jun 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is seeking a consultant for a feasibility study on Open Access publishing for NHS Wales and higher education institutions. The project, endorsed by Health and Care Research Wales, involves a strategic review and advisory service in Carmarthen, falling under the services category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties should note the tender closes on 10th July 2025, followed by the award period ending on 21st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants specialising in sector-specific strategic reviews and feasibility studies. Businesses with expertise in advisory services and analysis, especially those familiar with the health and education sectors, will find this contract a suitable match. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector and potentially form ongoing partnerships with key public institutions in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWTSD2425/229. Open Access Feasibility Study SBAR

Notice Description

UWTSD are seeking a suitably qualified consultant to carry out a strategic review and feasibility study on the future of Open Access publishing for health and care within NHS Wales and Higher Education institutions in Wales. This work is commissioned by WIDI (on behalf of the NHS Wales e-Library Service Board), in collaboration with the Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum (WHELF), and is further endorsed by Health and Care Research Wales.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152461.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:152461)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-152461
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152461
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID
Contact Name
Heidi Davies, Head of Procurement
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1267676767

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 3EP
Post Town
Swansea
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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