Scope
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)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 10 months
Main procurement category
Services
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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 January 2026
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
Headquarters,Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Burns
Email: emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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 University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Lead
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Emma Burns
Email: emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys