---
title: "Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is titled "Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience" and falls under the health and social work services category. The process, which is in the award stage as of 4th June 2025, involves a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was concluded without competition. The key milestones indicate a future contract signature date set for 23rd June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. This procurement is conducted under the framework of the Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations focused on public health services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Cardiff People First, the designated supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) organisations well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract, given their experience with lived experiences and inclusive recruitment practices. Companies with similar profiles or those seeking to establish a foothold in the health and social care sector could benefit from exploring this type of procurement initiative to leverage opportunities for business growth and community impact.

## Notice

This notice concerns the extension of a funding agreement with Cardiff People First (CPF), appointed for their strong track record in employing people with learning disabilities (LD). CPF can legally apply positive action in recruitment to prioritise candidates with LD and lived experience, a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. Lived experience is essential for the funded roles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029942-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,646 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF PEOPLE FIRST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029942-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029942-2025
  4th June 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://cardiffpeoplefirst.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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