--- title: "UWTSD2526/232 - Strategic Review and Feasibility Study of Open Access Publishing Models" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-155089" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155089" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155089.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155089.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID" published: "2025-08-28" --- # UWTSD2526/232 - Strategic Review and Feasibility Study of Open Access Publishing Models Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-155089 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155089) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-155089.json) ## Summary The University of Wales Trinity Saint David, located in Carmarthen, is conducting a public procurement for the project titled "Strategic Review and Feasibility Study of Open Access Publishing Models." This tender, under the services category, aims to find a qualified consultant to assess Open Access publishing in the context of NHS Wales and Higher Education in Wales. The procurement process is initiated in the tender stage, with the deadline for electronic submissions set for 19th September 2025 at 12:00 PM. The procurement method is open, encouraging widespread participation. The strategic vision for this study is endorsed by significant bodies such as Health and Care Research Wales, highlighting its importance across public sector research and education services. This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in strategic reviews and feasibility studies, particularly those with experience in the academic and healthcare sectors. Participating businesses will have the chance to collaborate with key stakeholders in the Welsh public service ecosystem, enabling them to broaden their engagement within these critical sectors. Businesses with a proven record of delivering analytical and advisory support in publishing or Open Access contexts are well-suited to compete, offering them a platform for growth and expanded influence 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=155089.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:155089) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155089 | | 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 | 28 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 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 - 28 Aug 2025 at 09:50 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=155089 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG539357&idx=1 28th August 2025 - UWTSD2526.232. Document 1, Tender Information and Instructions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG539357&idx=2 28th August 2025 - UWTSD2526.232. Document 2 -Tender Specification Document - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG539357&idx=3 28th August 2025 - UWTSD2526.232. Document 3, Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=AUG539357&idx=4 28th August 2025 - UWTSD2526.232. Appendix B - Pricing Schedule ## Notice URLs - http://www.uwtsd.ac.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=155089.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-155089. 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