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Marmot Nation - Health Equity Initiative

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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09 Jan 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is the contracting authority for the "Marmot Nation – Health Equity Initiative," a direct award focusing on specialist consultancy services intended to support a national health equity initiative in Wales. The procurement process, categorised under "services," specifically targets research and development consultancy services and has proceeded to the award stage as of 9th January 2026. The award was given to University College London on 1st December 2025, reflecting the collaboration between institutions in Cardiff and London. The initiative's procurement method was a direct award, indicative of a strategic selection process centred around specified expertise.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with a strong focus on research and development within the health equity sector. Companies that offer innovative solutions and have a track record in supporting national health initiatives are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. The collaboration opportunity, facilitated between Welsh and London-based entities, underscores the value of cross-regional partnerships, highlighting potential for business growth through strategic consultancy engagements within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marmot Nation - Health Equity Initiative

Notice Description

Direct award for specialist consultancy services in support of a national health equity initiative in Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160038
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160038
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
James Ogwen Roberts
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3000257095

Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice URLs

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