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24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) awarded a contract focusing on digital maternity implementation support for Hywel Dda University Health Board's Digital Directorate. The project, titled "Digital Maternity Implementation Support," falls under the health sector, with substantial implications for public services. Situated in Cardiff, UK, the procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract signing date recorded as 20th March 2026. This contract utilises a limited procurement method, specifically directed through the NHS Shared Business Services Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement (SBS10225), bypassing prior publication requirements, ensuring a compliant and precise procurement route. The go-live date is set for 14th April 2026.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering specialised digital health services, particularly those with expertise in systems like Badgernet. Large-scale enterprises such as the awarded supplier, EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD based in Warrington, UK, are positioned advantageously in this domain. With a contract value of £58,200, businesses that can provide skilled professionals with significant experience in digital maternity systems stand to compete effectively. This award highlights a strategic opportunity to collaborate on enhancing midwifery capacities and maintaining operational continuity, presenting a lucrative arena for firms specialising in digital healthcare system implementation and training.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Maternity Implementation Support

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for the provision of digital maternity implementation support and training services for their new system called Badgernet. The requirement will significantly strengthen midwifery capacity ahead of the go live date on the 14th of April 2026 as it will allow the service to maintain business as usual activity whilst utilising highly skilled professionals with extensive Badgernet experience to support implementation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for the provision of digital maternity implementation support and training services for their new system called Badgernet. The requirement will significantly strengthen midwifery capacity ahead of the go live date on the 14th of April 2026 as it will allow the service to maintain business as usual activity whilst utilising highly skilled professionals with extensive Badgernet experience to support implementation.

Procurement Information

NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Digital Health Advisory Framework Agreement (SBS10225) provided a compliant procurement route and allowed a direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-163309
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163309
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR601822
    Digital Maternity Implementation Support - Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) Digital Directorate have awarded a contract for the provision of digital maternity implementation support and training services for their new system called Badgernet. The requirement will significantly strengthen midwifery capacity ahead of the go live date on the 14th of April 2026 as it will allow the service to maintain business as usual activity whilst utilising highly skilled professionals with extensive Badgernet experience to support implementation.

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