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Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Buyer Address: WOODLAND HOUSE, Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 4HH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jane Boult

Contact Email: jane.boult@wales.nhs.uk

Contact Telephone: +442921500648

Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (Hosted by Velindre NHS Trust)

Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court,, Cardiff, UKL22, CF14 3QZ, United Kingdom

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
38000.0 GBP
Published
13 Oct 2025, 10:01
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
12 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
12 Oct 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Hawkins Laxton & Co.
Official Source
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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.

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Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: Strategic Influencing and Communications Support for the Child-Lens Investing Initiative

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