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Management of Unpaid Carers Grants

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

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18 Jun 2025 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "Management of Unpaid Carers Grants" was conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), located in Cardiff, UK. The process falls under public authority and central government regulations with an industry focus on services, specifically miscellaneous services. It utilised an open procurement method under a competitive flexible procedure. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 17th June 2025. This initiative, funded by Welsh Government grants, is aimed at empowering unpaid carers and strengthening the health and social care system. The contract period extends from 7th July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £196,079.99 (gross).

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in service provision aimed at community support and social welfare. The awarded contract went to Cardiff Third Sector Council, highlighting an open opportunity for large-scale, socially-driven enterprises familiar with the regional context to engage in similar future projects. Businesses that are poised to integrate or enhance health and social care systems may find this sector particularly beneficial for growth, aligning with governmental strategies to support unpaid carers. This project allows businesses to contribute towards societal wellbeing while aligning with the strategic objectives of the health sector in Wales.

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Notice Title

Management of Unpaid Carers Grants

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033468-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20258 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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