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title: "WOMEN'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db91"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# WOMEN'S HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db91

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## Summary

The Women's Health Needs Assessment contract, initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, focuses on improving health outcomes for women in Wales through a comprehensive evaluation anchored by the NHS Wales Women's Health Plan. The procurement process is being carried out by NHS Wales, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, situated in the region UKL22, United Kingdom. The tender pertains to the industry category of research services and is being conducted through an open competition procurement method. Notable procurement stages included planning, tender, and award, culminating in an active award as of February 2026. The contract for this project commenced on 1st February 2026, with its contract expiration projected for 31st March 2026, requiring the delivery of thorough assessments of women's and sexual health needs across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in health services consultancy, particularly those capable of addressing complex research requirements in women's health. Businesses specialising in epidemiological studies, service delivery analysis, and stakeholder engagement will find this contract suitable given its focus on identifying service gaps, understanding unmet needs, and shaping strategic health planning aligned with local, regional, and national priorities. The awarded bidder will need to collaborate with key stakeholders such as public health authorities and community organisations, offering a distinct chance to make substantial contributions towards shaping health initiatives tailored to women across Welsh communities. This collaborative setting fosters long-term partnerships and positions established health services providers to leverage their expertise in driving meaningful advancements in local healthcare provision.

## Notice

In December 2024, the National Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health published the first 'NHS Wales Women's Health Plan' (the Plan). The Plan is a ten-year vision (2025-2035) that outlines an NHS Wales approach to improving the health outcomes for women in Wales. Women's Health Plan for Wales launched - NHS Wales Performance and ImprovementThe 10-year plan has been two years in the making and follows the publication of the Welsh Government's Quality Statement for Women's and Girls' Health in 2022. This made clear that approaches to healthcare need to change so women can access the care they need in a timely way; that the health service is responsive to their choices and needs and that research and development reflects women and girls' lived experiences. It is an NHS Plan, which has been co-ordinated and led by the National Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health (the Women's Health Network) with involvement from NHS staff, colleagues, experts in the field, and third sector organisations. It builds upon the work of the 'Discovery Report', which captured the voices of 4000 women and girls in Wales.The Plan will be delivered over ten years, through 64 short, medium and long- term actions. It will follow a life course approach, with a focus on delivery of services from 16 years of age, often an important time of transition within health services for girls. The Plan has 8 priority areas:1. Menstrual Health2. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis3. Contraception, Post-Natal Contraception and Abortion Care4. Preconception Health5. Pelvic Health and Incontinence6. Menopause7. Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence8. Ageing Well and Long-term Conditions Across the Life Course

### Planning Information

This is an engagement notice only, there is no action to be taken. Please select noted interest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016395-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £39,333 |
| Contracts value | £39,333 |

## 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 | CLAIRE CAIRNS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016395-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013757-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074519-2025
- 17 Nov 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074513-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071507-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016395-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013757-2026
  16th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074519-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074513-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071507-2025
  6th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351480
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=351481
  Specification of requirements

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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