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title: "The Procurement of Velindre Overseas Challenge Events"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0335a5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST"
published: "2022-09-15"
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# The Procurement of Velindre Overseas Challenge Events

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0335a5

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## Summary

The Velindre University NHS Trust, represented by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, is currently seeking a supplier to manage overseas events under the procurement title "The Procurement of Velindre Overseas Challenge Events". This falls under the services category with an expected value of £650,000. The procurement method is open, with a contract period of 1080 days and possible renewal options. The deadline for submissions is October 17, 2022, with the bid opening scheduled for October 18, 2022. The main procurement criteria include methodology, personnel/resources, procedures, and price.

This tender opportunity presents potential suppliers with the chance to manage high-altitude overseas charity challenges for Velindre University NHS Trust Cancer Hospital. It requires extensive experience in organising such events and a commitment to health, safety, and customer care. Businesses specialised in event services, sports-event organisation, and cultural event services are well-suited to compete. The proactive approach of the contracting authority in engaging suppliers early on through a virtual supplier day indicates a collaborative and transparent procurement process tailored to foster long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Velindre University NHS Trust are looking for a supplier to Manage overseas events. The successful Tour Operator will have a wealth of experience in organising overseas charity challenges at high altitude of up to 6,000 metres. They will work very closely with Velindre staff and local overseas Ground Handlers to ensure comprehensive tour management, correct levels of Health & Safety, event management and a high level of customer care

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are currently sourcing a supplier for out overseas event management. A contract is expected for a 3 year period (option to extend for a further 1 +1 years) to a total of 5 years. Previous events include: - Mount Kilimanjaro climb 80 people - Majorca Bike ride 120 people - USA West Coast bike ride 100 people - Cuba world heritage trek 80 people All these events are to raise much needed funds for the charity. To support investment into Velindre University NHS Trust Cancer Hospital. Velindre Cancer Centre is also known as The Hospital of Hope, and this is made possible because of the fantastic and committed support of our donors and fundraisers. Fundraising and donations allow us to fund projects over and above those provided by the NHS, which improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving treatment and care here, and provide vital support services to patients and their families. It also enables us to offer better quality of care through complex treatment pathways, earlier access to cutting edge treatments, research into new treatments, purchase specialist equipment, fund invaluable support services and resources along with ensuring our staff have access to the most up to date training and techniques available. Fundraising and donations allows us to fund projects over and above those provided by the NHS, which improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving treatment and care here, and provide vital support services to patients and their families. It also enables us to offer better quality of care through complex treatment pathways, earlier access to cutting edge treatments, research into new treatments, purchase specialist equipment, fund invaluable support services and resources along with ensuring our staff have access to the most up to date training and techniques available. It really is difficult to overstate the difference fundraising makes here at Velindre, but the benefits are invaluable.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension options (24 months in total)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In 3 to 5 years time, dependent on Options to extend being exercised |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES ON BEHALF OF VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services
- 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services
- 92621000 - Sports-event promotion services
- 92622000 - Sports-event organisation services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2022 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025967-2022
- 9 May 2022 at 15:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012040-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=124800

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