--- title: "Secretariat Function for the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06651a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06651a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06651a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06651a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Secretariat Function for the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB) Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06651a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06651a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06651a.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) has completed a procurement process for the "Secretariat Function for the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB)". This open procedure for service procurement aimed at providing secretariat support to the IWPRB concluded with the award of the contract to VANDENBERGHUK LTD. The procurement process spanned various stages, including tendering and awarding, with the contract being signed on 29th June 2026 and due to start on 10th July 2026, lasting until 9th July 2028, with potential extensions. The main industry category is "Administration, Defence and Social Security Services", with the procurement conducted under the UK Public Contract Regulations. The location of service delivery is across the UK, with a focus on Welsh requirements. This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in administration and consultancy services. VANDENBERGHUK LTD, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured the contract through its competitive proposal, demonstrating strong capabilities in managing such administrative functions. The procurement process, characterized by an open method, allowed various types of businesses, especially those meeting the technical and economic criteria outlined in the ITT, to participate. The substantial contract value and potential for extensions make it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector administrative services domain. The procurement process was supported by eTenderwales, facilitating accessibility for interested suppliers. ## Notice C255/2025/2026-Secretariat Function for the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: This contract offers a 2 + 2 year optional extension period, should the Client wish to invoke. The total value figure stated in this notice covers the initial contract term plus the optional extension periods. This is further explained within the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 9 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | 2026-06-30 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £933,624 | | Lots value | £933,624 | | Awards value | £305,200 | | Contracts value | £305,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | 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 | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VANDENBERGHUK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 12:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2026 - 8 Jun 2026 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053952-2026 - 23 Mar 2026 at 10:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026104-2026 - 9 Mar 2026 at 11:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020788-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066170-2026 14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053952-2026 8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026104-2026 23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020788-2026 9th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-19092 Award Letter ## Notice URLs - http://gov.wales - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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