---
title: "HR Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068491"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# HR Consultancy Services

Buyer: DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068491

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## Summary

The Development Bank of Wales has completed a procurement process to award HR Consultancy Services to Pathways People Solutions Limited. This contract is aimed at covering maternity leave for senior HR roles on an ad hoc basis. Located in Cardiff, this procurement falls under the business services industry category, specifically consulting, and is regulated by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method was a direct award, below the threshold without competition, and the contract was signed on 1st June 2026. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, will be in effect until 31st May 2027, with the potential for extension up to one additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) offering HR consulting services, particularly those specialised in providing flexible and cost-effective solutions. Pathways People Solutions Limited, an SME based in Cardiff, was strategically chosen for its ability to deliver high-quality HR support efficiently and value-driven. Such opportunities can be highly beneficial for businesses aiming to establish a strong presence in the public sector. The procurement process demonstrates a clear market for companies that can offer tailored, reliable consulting services in response to specific organisational needs in public authorities.

## Notice

Following on from a published UK 5 and UK 6 notice DBW has undertaken a direct award of HR Consultancy Services to cover maternity leave on a had hoc basis. The direct award to Pathways People the most efficient, value-focused, and operationally practical solution to address the temporary loss of senior HR capacity. The supplier has been identified as the best-fit option following a proportionate market review, and the arrangement provides DBW with a high-quality, flexible and cost-effective support model during the maternity cover period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| 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 | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PATHWAYS PEOPLE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053041-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 11:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034878-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053041-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040964-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034878-2026
  16th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.developmentbank.wales
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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