Scope
Reference
CAV-FTS-61145
Description
In December 2024, the National Strategic Clinical Network for Women’s Health published the first ‘NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan’ (the Plan). The Plan is a ten-year vision (2025-2035) that outlines an NHS Wales approach to improving the health outcomes for women in Wales. Women's Health Plan for Wales launched - NHS Wales Performance and Improvement
The 10-year plan has been two years in the making and follows the publication of the Welsh Government’s Quality Statement for Women’s and Girls’ Health in 2022. This made clear that approaches to healthcare need to change so women can access the care they need in a timely way; that the health service is responsive to their choices and needs and that research and development reflects women and girls’ lived experiences.
It is an NHS Plan, which has been co-ordinated and led by the National Strategic Clinical Network for Women’s Health (the Women’s Health Network) with involvement from NHS staff, colleagues, experts in the field, and third sector organisations. It builds upon the work of the ‘Discovery Report’, which captured the voices of 4000 women and girls in Wales.
The Plan will be delivered over ten years, through 64 short, medium and long– term actions. It will follow a life course approach, with a focus on delivery of services from 16 years of age, often an important time of transition within health services for girls. The Plan has 8 priority areas:
1. Menstrual Health
2. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
3. Contraception, Post-Natal Contraception and Abortion Care
4. Preconception Health
5. Pelvic Health and Incontinence
6. Menopause
7. Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
8. Ageing Well and Long-term Conditions Across the Life Course
Contract 1. Women's Health Needs Assessment
Supplier
Contract value
- £39,333 excluding VAT
- £47,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 1 month, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UKL2 - East Wales
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Claire Cairns Associates Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMV-6431-QBTY
3 Locking Grove
Cottingham, East Yorkshire
HU16 5UX
United Kingdom
Email: claire@tamlyncairns.co.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Women's Health Needs Assessment
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lowri Crossman
Telephone: +442920747747
Email: Lowri.Crossman@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales