---
title: "Climb Cohort 5"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588dd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-11-26"
---

# Climb Cohort 5

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588dd

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, recently completed a direct award procurement for the Climb Cohort 5 programme, which falls under the services category, specifically research and development consultancy services. The contract was awarded to Johns Hopkins University on 26th November 2025, and it will run from 27th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. This initiative involves a half-day online workshop on 2nd December 2025, followed by two full days of in-person teaching between 3rd and 5th February 2026 in Llandudno, North Wales. The procurement process utilised a direct award method due to the unique skill set and research background of the contractor, and the project adheres to Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in education, training, and consultancy services, focusing on research and development. Companies with expertise in community organising, public narrative, and participatory teaching methods would find this project particularly suitable. The specialised nature of the service makes it ideal for businesses that have previously engaged in scholarly research or have extensive experience in educating and training community leaders. Though the award is complete, understanding the qualifications necessary for such awards can guide future bids, especially in sectors requiring bespoke educational and consultancy services.

## Notice

The Health Board is seeking to appoint a sole provider to deliver the following as part of the Climb 2025/26 programme: * One half-day online workshop on Tuesday 2 December 2025; * Two in-person full days of teaching, delivered over a three-day period between 3-5 February 2026 in Llandudno, North Wales (travel within the UK and accommodation in North Wales will be provided to the successful contractor

### Procurement Information

ohn Hopkins contractors are uniquely positioned to provide the service outlined below because the trainings are built on research the lab led or participated in as scholars. In addition, the two contractors have a unique mix of both scholarly and practice experience, working with community leaders as educators, trainers, and co-practitioners. This specific knowledge base built off their research and their hands-on experience working in community uniquely positions them to provide this training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077163-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | 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 | JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 11:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077163-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 11:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077163-2025
  26th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049110-2025
  15th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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