Scope
Reference
CAV-DIR-(25-26) 92
Description
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, intends to award a contract to Hawkins, Laxton and Co. to support with a unique blend of strategic communications, influencing, and policy expertise in health and children's rights to improve and identify areas and opportunities for innovation. Hawkins Laxton will provide strategic communications and influencing support to position paediatric research and child-lens investment at the forefront of UK and international policy agendas. They will deliver tailored advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and narrative development to maximise Wales' leadership role in this field. No alternative suppliers were identified during market engagement, and there is no suitable options available via any national procurement frameworks. This notice is issued in accordance with procurement transparency obligations and to ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
Contract 1. Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative
Supplier
Contract value
- £38,000 excluding VAT
- £38,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 October 2025
Contract dates
- 13 October 2025 to 12 October 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Signed contract documents
Acceptance Letter Child Lens.docx.pdf
Contract Acceptance letter signed by Organisation and Supplier
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Hawkins Laxton & Co.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMXT-1283-QNTD
Crown Chambers, Princes Street
Harrogate
HG1 1NJ
United Kingdom
Email: info@hawkinslaxton.com
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative
Contracting authority
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPR-7969-BTJG
WOODLAND HOUSE
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jane Boult
Telephone: +442921500648
Email: jane.boult@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
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (Hosted by Velindre NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Responsible for all Procurement activity across Wales
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jane Boult
Email: jane.boult@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan