Tender

WBS-ITT-62072 - Review of GxP Document Control Processes

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

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 16:17

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating an open tender process for a project titled "WBS-ITT-62072 - Review of GxP Document Control Processes." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. The initiative aims to commission a supplier to review and enhance the GxP document control processes. Interested parties must make submissions by 12:00 pm on 16th February 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and activities are organised via the eTenderWales platform, based in Cardiff.

This tender offers a substantial business opportunity, particularly for organisations experienced in regulatory compliance and document control processes within the healthcare sector. Given the focus on quality and cost, with a 40% emphasis on quality and a 60% focus on cost, businesses providing consultancy services in compliance and document management can expand their influence within the public sector. The project is suitable for consortia bidding, presenting an opportunity for collaborative ventures among SMEs and larger firms specialising in these domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WBS-ITT-62072 - Review of GxP Document Control Processes

Notice Description

Public Health Wales is seeking to commission a suitably qualified supplier for a comprehensive review of GxP (Good Practice) document control processes. The Welsh Blood Service is a national provider of blood, tissue and stem cell donation services to NHS Wales and is preparing to supply human plasma to the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of plasma-derived medicines.The objective is to assess current practices, identify areas for improvement, and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulatory standards.The tender will be awarded to the most advantageous tender based on 40% quality and 60% cost as detailed in the ITT document. Please refer to the details of the in the ITT for further details. The procurement is being managed through eTenderWales/Bravo and can be accessed with the following link:https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/The project title will be WBS-ITT-62072 - Review of GxP Document Control Processes. You may use either the project code project_62702 or ITT code itt_122020 to locate the opportunity. Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. Please note that the deadline for this tender will be 16th February 2026 12.00pm.NOTE: 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=161284 (WA Ref:161284)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161284
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161284
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related 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
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20266 days to go
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
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Alexandra Woodward
Contact Email
alexandra.woodward@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

Further Information

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