---
title: "International Rare Disease Consultation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06495b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
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# International Rare Disease Consultation

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06495b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cardiff and Vale University Health Board initiating an "International Rare Disease Consultation" with the direct procurement method, falling under the industry category of research and development consultancy services. The project is aimed at conducting a global Priority Setting Partnership for rare diseases following the James Lind Alliance approach. This involves engaging patients, carers, and healthcare professionals globally in a collaborative effort to identify key research questions. The contract is situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom, starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The process is currently in the award stage, and the contract was signed on 26th March 2026, with a gross amount of £45,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in research and development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Quay Central Limited, which has been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders due to their agility and specialised skills in specific areas. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their reputation and expand their client base by collaborating with prestigious entities such as NHS Wales and its affiliates. This project also promises engagement with international stakeholders, offering further growth and networking opportunities on a global stage.

## Notice

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board plan to lead a global Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) on rare diseases using the James Lind Alliance (JLA) approach. This process brings together patients, carers, and healthcare professionals to identify the most important unanswered research questions. A steering group of 20 international stakeholders, half of whom will be people with lived experience of rare diseases or their advocates will define the project's scope. The PSP will take a broad, inclusive view, gathering research priorities from people of all ages and from low-, middle-, and high income countries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056825-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,500 |
| Contracts value | £37,500 |

## 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 UNIVERSITY NHS); NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY 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 | QUAY CENTRAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056825-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010656-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056825-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010656-2026
  5th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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