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Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

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Award

17 Jun 2025 at 16:10

Award

14 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract for the management of grant applications under the Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The awarded contract, titled "Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications," is located in Cardiff, UK, within the industry category of services. This direct award supports the Welsh Government's objectives for unpaid carers. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract period starting on 7th July 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 26th June 2025 and a future signature date scheduled for 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the third sector, particularly those experienced in grant management and community services. The Cardiff Third Sector Council, identified as the supplier, is set to manage the grant applications' lifecycle. Businesses specialising in miscellaneous and community services could potentially leverage similar opportunities for long-term involvement in public service initiatives. The direct award nature of this procurement suggests an efficient process for qualified vendors familiar with public-sector frameworks in the UK, specifically within the Welsh devolved regulations. This contract also highlights the potential for businesses to collaborate closely with public bodies, which can lead to strengthened positions in future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications

Notice Description

This is an ongoing scheme funded via Welsh Government grants for Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The financial awards in the scheme supports the governments objectives surrounding unpaid carers breaks, to empower unpaid carers to continue their caring role without compromising their own physical, mental, financial or social wellbeing which strengthens the wider health and social care system. The proposed project for the Management of Unpaid Carers Grant Applications by CAVUHB is considered to be outside the scope of formal procurement procedures. Moreover the work falls within the scope of grant making powers that allow public bodies to fund activities in pursuit of policy outcomes, without triggering formal procurement procedures.

Procurement Information

This is an ongoing scheme funded via Welsh Government grants for Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The financial awards in the scheme supports the governments objectives surrounding unpaid carers breaks, to empower unpaid carers to continue their caring role without compromising their own physical, mental, financial or social wellbeing which strengthens the wider health and social care system. The proposed project for the Management of Unpaid Carers Grant Applications by CAVUHB is considered to be outside the scope of formal procurement procedures. Moreover the work falls within the scope of grant-making powers that allow public bodies to fund activities in pursuit of policy outcomes, without triggering formal procurement procedures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05135d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033089-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
EVANGELINE THORPE
Contact Email
evangeline.thorpe@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500823

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARDIFF THIRD SECTOR COUNCIL

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