Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-0397-7065-9e24-906d89ee38ed/cardiff-and-vale-market-stability-report Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cardiff and Vale Market Stability Report [Cardiff and Vale University Health Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cardiff-and-vale-university-health-board) Often single bidder Estimated value £50,000 Published 7 Oct 2026 Deadline 14 days left 2 Nov 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Research consultancy services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0777a6-2026-10-07T16:48:47+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0777a6-2026-10-07T16:48:47+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cardiff and Vale University Health Board: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cardiff-and-vale-university-health-board) [Sector More Research & development tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/research-development) ## More tenders like this [Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Assessment and Therapies · Caerphilly County Borough Council · 1411 days left · 30 Aug 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b84-353f-7361-bc18-fd6a379b44a0/dynamic-purchasing-system-dps-for-assessment-and-therapies) [Contracts for Innovation Cymru - Reducing Missed Appointments and Improving Access to Planned Care · Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-f93d-71a0-b4e0-19892d030bc9/contracts-for-innovation-cymru-reducing-missed-appointments-and-improving-acce) [Bcu-fts-63146-mainteance and testing of ALL endoscope drying cabinets across betsi cadwaladr university health board · Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-4f63-726e-bfae-2a5280c412c5/bcu-fts-63146-mainteance-and-testing-of-all-endoscope-drying-cabinets-across-bet) [CSI/CYP/Children’s Care and Support Services Framework · Bristol City Council · 74 days left · 1 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba1-136d-71ed-926b-ad6ad14b5456/csicypchildrens-care-and-support-services-framework) [Bwrdd Partneriaeth Rhanbarthol Plant Gogledd Cymru: Adolygiad Gwasanaethau Plant./ North Wales Children's Regional Partnership Board: Childrens Service Review. · Cyngor Sir Ddinbych / Denbighshire County Council · 16 days left · 4 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-42d7-71ef-8f6e-19958101f8a5/bwrdd-partneriaeth-rhanbarthol-plant-gogledd-cymru-adolygiad-gwasanaethau-plant) [Provision of a Complex Supported Living Service (‘Closer to Home’ Scheme) at Condors Rest · Bridgend County Borough Council · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-b5c1-709f-a767-5ab2f19c8cfa/provision-of-a-complex-supported-living-service-closer-to-home-scheme-at-con)