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title: "Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05973b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05973b

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has awarded a contract for "Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative" to Hawkins Laxton & Co. The procurement process was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership. This contract, valued at £38,000, falls under the services category and pertains to research and development services. The strategic initiative is to enhance policy influence in paediatric research and child-lens investment, ensuring Wales' leadership in this sector. The direct procurement method, which was below the threshold and did not involve competition, covered a contract period from 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2026. This tender aligns with the strategic frameworks of the Welsh devolved regulations, situated primarily in the Cardiff region, UKL22.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in strategic communications, public affairs, and policy advocacy. Businesses specialising in enhancing health research influence, particularly concerning paediatric and children's rights, stand to gain prominence on both the UK and international stages. With no viable alternatives found in national procurement frameworks, companies with unique offerings in tailor-made advocacy and stakeholder engagement could leverage this platform to showcase innovation and grow their market influence in the public sector. Such collaborations reinforce the potential for enterprises to drive strategic innovations while supporting public health objectives across Wales.

## Notice

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, intends to award a contract to Hawkins, Laxton and Co. to support with a unique blend of strategic communications, influencing, and policy expertise in health and children's rights to improve and identify areas and opportunities for innovation. Hawkins Laxton will provide strategic communications and influencing support to position paediatric research and child-lens investment at the forefront of UK and international policy agendas. They will deliver tailored advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and narrative development to maximise Wales' leadership role in this field. No alternative suppliers were identified during market engagement, and there is no suitable options available via any national procurement frameworks. This notice is issued in accordance with procurement transparency obligations and to ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064639-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,000 |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAWKINS LAXTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 10:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064639-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 08:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055240-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064639-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055240-2025
  10th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6150
  Contract Acceptance letter signed by Organisation and Supplier

## Notice URLs

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

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