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AwardHealth and social work servicesCPV: 85000000

Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience

Cardiff
CARDIFF PEOPLE FIRST
Published 4 Jun, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is titled "Secondment fees for Provision of Lived Experience" and falls under the health and social work services category. The process, which is in the award stage as of 4th June 2025, involves a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it was concluded without competition.

The key milestones indicate a future contract signature date set for 23rd June 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2026. This procurement is conducted under the framework of the Welsh devolved regulations. This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations focused on public health services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Cardiff People First, the designated supplier, exemplifies the type of large-scale VCSE (voluntary, community, and social enterprise) organisations well-suited to fulfil the requirements of this contract, given their experience with lived experiences and inclusive recruitment practices. Companies with similar profiles or those seeking to establish a foothold in the health and social care sector could benefit from exploring this type of procurement initiative to leverage opportunities for business growth and community impact.

Notice Description

This notice concerns the extension of a funding agreement with Cardiff People First (CPF), appointed for their strong track record in employing people with learning disabilities (LD). CPF can legally apply positive action in recruitment to prioritise candidates with LD and lived experience, a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. Lived experience is essential for the funded roles.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
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Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Awardee Scale
Large
Current Stage
Award

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,646
Contracts Value
Not specified

The contract period is one year.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NWS
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Services
Contact Name
Michael Butler
CARDIFF
CF14 3UZ
Wales
Wales
TLL5 South East Wales

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

CP
CARDIFF PEOPLE FIRSTAwarded
Large
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Number of Suppliers
1
Awards Value
£68,646

Documents & Links

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Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
OCDS RecordID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c8d

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector.

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