--- title: "WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-160757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160757.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-27" --- # WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-160757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-160757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-160757.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated an open tender for the project titled "WBS-RFQ-61805-RCI WORKFORCE CAPACITY PLANNING". This tender falls under the services category with a focus on business services including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is specifically aimed at business and management consultancy services. The procurement process is conducted as an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to participate through the eTenderwales platform. Key dates include the submission deadline on 6th February 2026, with the award period concluding on 20th February 2026. The contract location is at the NHS facilities in St Asaph, with the aim to engage a specialist consultancy for a staffing review within Red Cell Immunohaematology Reference Laboratories and Blood Establishments. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in healthcare staffing reviews and workforce capacity planning. Companies specialising in these areas or consortia that can bring together expertise in Red Cell Immunohaematology and other relevant fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This is a chance to not only provide valuable recommendations for NHS workforce enhancements but also to strengthen ties with a key public sector client, potentially leading to future opportunities within the NHS and broader healthcare consultancy domain. ## Notice WBS are looking to outsource the RCI staffing review to a specialist consultancy company with extensive knowledge and expertise in Red Cell Immunohaematology Reference Laboratories and Blood Establishments. Preferably, a team of experts will be able to participate in the review and provide recommendations that will cover the defined scope listed below1.Review the current workforce model in relation to service requirements2.Data gathering and Staff Engagement3.Outcome / ReportNOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757 (WA Ref:160757)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757 | | 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 | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2026 | | 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 | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 10:39 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=160757 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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