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title: "Women's Health Hubs - Formative Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-159970"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-06"
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# Women's Health Hubs - Formative Evaluation

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-159970

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## Summary

The Welsh Government, represented by its Corporate Procurement Services in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for the formative evaluation of Women's Health Hubs in Wales. This contract, titled "Women's Health Hubs - Formative Evaluation," falls under the services industry category with an emphasis on research services. The award stage was reached on 6th January 2026, following the signing of the contract with Ob3 Research (Old Bell 3 Ltd) on 23rd December 2025. The procurement aimed to conduct a qualitative assessment to guide further development of these health hubs, with the process already moving towards the award stage.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in research and evaluation services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare and social services. Companies focusing on qualitative research methodologies would find this project aligns well with their capabilities. The contract's emphasis on formative evaluation offers a strategic opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with the Welsh Government, potentially leading to further involvement in the expansion and assessment of the Women's Health Hubs. By participating in such initiatives, businesses can enhance their portfolio and gain insights into public sector health projects.

## Notice

The procurement of a qualitative formative evaluation of the development of Women's Health Hubs in Wales.This early formative evaluation will take a qualitative approach. Its purpose will be to inform subsequent WHH development work. It will also contribute to the development of an important foundation for a larger-scale (full) evaluation, which will be conducted at a later stage and as a separate piece of research work. Findings about lessons learned from the implementation stages of the WHHs will be used to inform their further development and expansion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159970 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OB3 RESEARCH (OLD BELL 3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 13:47 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159970

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- http://www.ob3research.co.uk

## Provenance

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