---
title: "Marmot Nation - Health Equity Initiative"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160038"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160038.json"
source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# Marmot Nation - Health Equity Initiative

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160038

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is the contracting authority for the "Marmot Nation – Health Equity Initiative," a direct award focusing on specialist consultancy services intended to support a national health equity initiative in Wales. The procurement process, categorised under "services," specifically targets research and development consultancy services and has proceeded to the award stage as of 9th January 2026. The award was given to University College London on 1st December 2025, reflecting the collaboration between institutions in Cardiff and London. The initiative's procurement method was a direct award, indicative of a strategic selection process centred around specified expertise.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with a strong focus on research and development within the health equity sector. Companies that offer innovative solutions and have a track record in supporting national health initiatives are particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders in the future. The collaboration opportunity, facilitated between Welsh and London-based entities, underscores the value of cross-regional partnerships, highlighting potential for business growth through strategic consultancy engagements within governmental frameworks.

## Notice

Direct award for specialist consultancy services in support of a national health equity initiative in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160038 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 14:24 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160038

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales

## Provenance

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