---
title: "UWTSD2425/229. Open Access Feasibility Study SBAR"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152461"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# UWTSD2425/229. Open Access Feasibility Study SBAR

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152461

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## Summary

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is seeking a consultant for a feasibility study on Open Access publishing for NHS Wales and higher education institutions. The project, endorsed by Health and Care Research Wales, involves a strategic review and advisory service in Carmarthen, falling under the services category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties should note the tender closes on 10th July 2025, followed by the award period ending on 21st July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultants specialising in sector-specific strategic reviews and feasibility studies. Businesses with expertise in advisory services and analysis, especially those familiar with the health and education sectors, will find this contract a suitable match. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their reach within the public sector and potentially form ongoing partnerships with key public institutions in Wales.

## Notice

UWTSD are seeking a suitably qualified consultant to carry out a strategic review and feasibility study on the future of Open Access publishing for health and care within NHS Wales and Higher Education institutions in Wales. This work is commissioned by WIDI (on behalf of the NHS Wales e-Library Service Board), in collaboration with the Wales Higher Education Libraries Forum (WHELF), and is further endorsed by Health and Care Research Wales.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152461.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:152461)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152461 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID |
| Locality | CARMARTHEN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA31 3EP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire |
| Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West |
| Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152461

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520354&idx=4
  19th June 2025 - Document 3 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520354&idx=3
  19th June 2025 - Document 1 - Tendering Information and Instructions
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520354&idx=1
  19th June 2025 - Document 2 - Tender Specification Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUN520354&idx=2
  19th June 2025 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152461.The
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers

## Provenance

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