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WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated an open tender for the project titled "WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING". This tender falls under the services category with a focus on business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is specifically aimed at business and management consultancy services. The procurement process is conducted as an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to participate through the eTenderwales platform. Key dates include the submission deadline on 6th February 2026, with the award period concluding on 20th February 2026. The contract location is at the NHS facilities in St Asaph, with the aim to engage a specialist consultancy for a staffing review within Red Cell Immunohaematology Reference Laboratories and Blood Establishments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in healthcare staffing reviews and workforce capacity planning. Companies specialising in these areas or consortia that can bring together expertise in Red Cell Immunohaematology and other relevant fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a chance to not only provide valuable recommendations for NHS workforce enhancements but also to strengthen ties with a key public sector client, potentially leading to future opportunities within the NHS and broader healthcare consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING

Notice Description

WBS are looking to outsource the RCI staffing review to a specialist consultancy company with extensive knowledge and expertise in Red Cell Immunohaematology Reference Laboratories and Blood Establishments. Preferably, a team of experts will be able to participate in the review and provide recommendations that will cover the defined scope listed below1.Review the current workforce model in relation to service requirements2.Data gathering and Staff Engagement3.Outcome / ReportNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757 (WA Ref:160757)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-160757
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757
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

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

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-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
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Gregg Roberts
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2921501062

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

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