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Produce and Publish a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Swansea Bay University Health Board

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

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08 Jan 2026 at 11:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, involves the production and publication of a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) for Swansea Bay University Health Board. Classified under the health services category, this tender falls within the services industry. Located in Neath Port Talbot, the procurement process is currently at the award stage. The contract was awarded to the Primary Care Commissioning Community Interest Company, based in Leeds, on 23rd September 2025, with the deadline for the completion of the deliverables set for no later than 1st October 2026.

This tender represents significant business growth potential, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare consultancy and regulatory compliance services, as it demands in-depth knowledge of the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020. The procurement method employed was targeted, evidenced by a single bid placed, resulting in an award to a niche specialist in pharmaceutical needs. Businesses that can provide comprehensive and timely needs assessments in compliance with regulatory frameworks would find opportunities in similar tenders initiated by healthcare organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Produce and Publish a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment for Swansea Bay University Health Board

Notice Description

Swansea Bay UHB is required by the NHS (Pharmaceutical Services) (Wales) Regulations 2020 to produce a pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs) no later than 1 October 2026.This contract is to award the provider to produce the required pharmaceutical needs assessments (PNAs) no later than 1 October 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160068
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160068
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Ben Evans
Contact Email
ben.evans4@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY CARE COMMISSIONING COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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