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Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme

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

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Award

13 Nov 2025 at 10:29

Award

08 Aug 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, leading a contract titled "Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme" in the health services industry category. The initiative is based in Cardiff, United Kingdom (UKL22). The procurement reached the contract award and completion stage on 13th November 2025. The scheme is implemented in collaboration with Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council and runs until 31st March 2026. Notably, the procurement method was a direct award under Regulation 12 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, permitting contracts between public bodies aimed at common objectives. The contract value is noted at £188,600 GBP gross, and it addresses enhancing community health services by improving engagement and long-term participation in physical activities, especially in areas of need.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and community action programmes to engage with local governance in collaborative ventures. Companies that can provide innovative solutions to enhance physical activity and community engagement, including technology-driven platforms or wellness programmes, may find lucrative opportunities. The focus on collaborating public bodies highlights the necessity for suppliers to work seamlessly with governmental bodies, suggesting that experienced entities in public-sector contracts would be well-suited to compete. The direct award nature of the procurement might also favour organisations with a history of cooperation and partnership with public entities. The specific focus on Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan allows businesses operating or looking to expand in these regions to leverage local needs and provisions for tailored health improvement initiatives.

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Notice Title

Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme

Notice Description

This programme formalises the continued delivery of the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) in partnership with Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, enhanced locally through the Move More Programme to support the 2025-2026 period. Cardiff Council and Vale of Glamorgan Council will work collaboratively to improve uptake, retention, and long-term engagement in physical activity for individuals referred into the scheme. The goal is to better support participants, particularly those in areas of greatest need, by making the service more responsive, informed, and connected to wider community provision.

Procurement Information

The basis of this award is under Regulation 12 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, which determines the parameters of when a contract can be awarded between Public Bodies. Within sub-heading 7 of regulation 12, it states that a contract can be awarded between Public Body Organisations if the contract 'establishes or implements a co-operation between the participating contracting authorities with the aim of ensuring that public services they have to perform are provided with a view to achieving objectives they have in common.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073429-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£188,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£188,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lowri Crossman
Contact Email
lowri.crossman@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500823

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CARDIFF COUNCIL

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL

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