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title: "POW-MIN-59539 - PTHB Level 4 Escalation Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583f4"
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published: "2025-08-08"
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# POW-MIN-59539 - PTHB Level 4 Escalation Support

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583f4

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, focuses on obtaining external support for a targeted intervention within the Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). The tender, titled "PTHB Level 4 Escalation Support," falls under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV 79212000), and is located in the Cardiff region. The process follows a limited procurement method, notably an award procedure without prior publication, as it falls outside the directive's scope. This contract reached the award stage with GRANT THORNTON UK LLP being the successful supplier, and was signed on 8th August 2025, with a contract value of £336,793.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services and those capable of providing comprehensive expertise in commissioning, contracting, and operational planning. The contract was aimed at enhancing the PTHB's capabilities through specialised support, making it particularly suitable for SMEs with the requisite clinical and operational expertise. Such contracts encourage the growth of businesses by allowing them to expand their service offerings and establish themselves within the healthcare sector, particularly those seeking to engage with health boards and public sector organisations.

## Notice

External support within Powys Teaching Health Board to undertake Level 4 (targeted intervention).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

External support within Powys Teaching Health Board to undertake Level 4 (targeted intervention), in relation to Commissioning and contracting expertise, CHC clinical and operational expertise & External planning and transformation capacity and expertise.

### Procurement Information

Further competition via SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024 - Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud and Financial Assurance Services - Lot 4 - Well-Led Review

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047162-2025 |
| Notice type | 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £336,793 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| 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 | TLL24 Powys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047162-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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