Cardiff and Vale Market Stability Report
The contract covers specialist research, stakeholder engagement and analytical services for a comprehensive Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review across health and social care services in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The buyer is NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, which supports procurement for the NHS and wider public healthcare sector in Wales. The provider will assess current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality and demand; identify service gaps, risks and opportunities; engage relevant stakeholders; analyse available data; and produce a final evidence-based report with recommendations to inform strategic commissioning and market development over the following five years. The estimated contract value is £50,000 to £60,000, with the assessment focused on the next five-year planning period, although a separate contract duration is not stated. Services will be delivered across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan in Wales. The key requirement is demonstrable specialist capability in health and social care market research, engagement and analysis, including compliance with relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards.
Buyer: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust). Source: Sell2Wales. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £50k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
- Procedure: UK4
- Category: Research consultancy services (73210000)
From the official notice
Provision of specialist research, engagement and analytical services to undertake a comprehensive Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review across health and social care services. The commission will evaluate current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality and demand, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities to support strategic commissioning and market development over the next five years. The successful provider will deliver stakeholder engagement, data analysis and a final evidence-based report with recommendations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards. Full notice text .uk-notice-body div { margin-left: 25px; } Scope Provision of specialist research, engagement and analytical services to undertake a comprehensive Market Stability Assessment and Service Sufficiency Review across health and social care services. The commission will evaluate current and future service capacity, market sustainability, quality and demand, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities to support strategic commissioning and market development over the next five years. The successful provider will deliver stakeholder engagement, data analysis and a final evidence-based report with recommendations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policy requirements and accessibility standards. Invitation to Tender Specification of Requirements
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £50k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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