Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f6b9
- Published by:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Authority ID:
- AA0221
- Publication date:
- 16 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 16 January 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Contracts for Innovation Cymru (formally known as the Small Business Research Initiative) is embarking on a highly ambitious programme of work that will see the transformation of the way that we deliver health and wellbeing across Wales. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise is to understand the art of the possible in terms of innovative solutions to aid the transformation of patient centred health and wellbeing services, making it more accessible, efficient, and person-centered. Contracts for Innovation Cymru is seeking to understand the solutions and technologies currently available in the marketplace to help refine our overall requirements, prepare the market for a future opportunity, and explore the art of the possible in creating a world leading health and wellbeing service for all of Wales. We want to be able to maximise the opportunity of the latest tried and tested technology to offer a simplified, responsive, seamless and consistent patient experience no matter who you are or where you live within Wales. This transformation will be underpinned by multiple innovative solutions that enable the redesign of the health and well being services, processes, communication mechanisms and functions that support patient contact. Please note that this is not a call for competition.
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Procurement description
Contracts for Innovation Cymru (formally known as the Small Business Research Initiative) is embarking on a highly ambitious programme of work that will see the transformation of the way that we deliver health and wellbeing across Wales. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise is to understand the art of the possible in terms of innovative solutions to aid the transformation of patient centred health and wellbeing services, making it more accessible, efficient, and person-centered.
Contracts for Innovation Cymru is seeking to understand the solutions and technologies currently available in the marketplace to help refine our overall requirements, prepare the market for a future opportunity, and explore the art of the possible in creating a world leading health and wellbeing service for all of Wales.
We want to be able to maximise the opportunity of the latest tried and tested technology to offer a simplified, responsive, seamless and consistent patient experience no matter who you are or where you live within Wales. This transformation will be underpinned by multiple innovative solutions that enable the redesign of the health and well being services, processes, communication mechanisms and functions that support patient contact. Please note that this is not a call for competition.
Total value (estimated)
20000 GBP Excluding VAT
24000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1
CPV classifications
- 30230000 - Computer-related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 June 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2027, 23:59PM
Engagement
Engagement process description
This is an information gathering exercise to further understand what is available within the market. Dependent upon the responses the Health Board reserves the right not to progress to any procurement process.
It is possible that further expressions of interest are issued after the initial responses have been considered.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the below for further documents that require completion:
Emma Burns - emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk
Interested parties are asked to complete the documents and return it to
emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk - returns to be received by 15:00 16th January 2026.
Due date
16 January 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
02 March 2026
Coding
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Delivery locations
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| 1000 |
WALES |
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Notice details
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- Publication date:
- 16 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 16 January 2026 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 2
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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- Publication date:
- 16 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 16 January 2026 23:59
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Version:
- 1
- Authority name:
- NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
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