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HIV Peer Support Programme for Wales C072/2025/2026

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

10 Feb 2026 at 17:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Nov 2025 at 15:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2025 at 16:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract for the provision of a national HIV Peer Support Programme in Wales. The procurement process was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The programme, commencing on 1 April 2026, aims to offer peer support to individuals living with HIV, helping to tackle the stigma and improve mental health outcomes. The awarded contract is set for an initial two-year period, with the possibility of extending up to two additional years, depending on policy requirements and budget availability. The contract was signed on 10 February 2026 and is valued at £360,000, with POSITIVELY UK identified as the awarded supplier to deliver services classified under the community action programme and community health services categories in the UK region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the community health services sector. POSITIVELY UK, with its expertise in delivering socially impactful programmes, is particularly suited to address the diverse needs of individuals living with HIV across Wales. Businesses with robust capabilities in peer support service provision, sensitive information management, and collaboration with both NGOs and clinical services may find significant potential for growth and development through similar procurements. Additionally, enterprises specialising in culturally competent services and community engagement strategies are well-positioned to support the aims of this government-backed initiative, contributing positively to public health and social wellbeing in Wales.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIV Peer Support Programme for Wales C072/2025/2026

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice for the Welsh Government tender for the provision of a national Peer Support Programme for those living with HIV in Wales, with an initial two-year contract to commence from 01 April 2026. The requirement has been guided by the research commissioned from Cardiff University (Planning a new peer support service for people living with HIV in Wales: The first steps - News - Cardiff University. The research sets out high level bullet points on ''How to make peer support a success in Wales' and these have been replicated below for reference: Organisation Build a team involving people living with HIV and key people from the community and clinical services Ensure the team understands the community Fresh start but learn from lessons of past Steering group that reflects all stakeholders Robust governance and accountability Community Community commitment to peer support Diversity of mentors Require a mix of experience among representatives Service Clear fit with other services Integrate evaluation into the service High quality training Sensitive matching process Slow growth and flexibility Clinical Services Champions of peer support in clinic Ensure buy-in from clinical staff Processes Open communication Sustainability Create links between NGO and NHS Mutual understanding between clinicians and mentors Not funded by NHS due to budgetary pressures The Welsh Government's Programme for Government set out ambitious commitments to both develop an HIV Action Plan for Wales and tackle the stigma experienced by those living with HIV. In March 2023, the HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023-2026 was published and contains 30 actions aimed at eliminating HIV transmission within Wales and achieving zero tolerance of HIV-related stigma by 2030.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a two (2) year term with the possibility of up to an optional further two (2) years extension 1+1 years, with a decision on the extension period to be made by the client, in line with the Contract terms and conditions, based on policy requirements and budget availability. Subject always to the procurement exercise progressing in accordance with the Client's indicative timetable it is anticipated that the Contract will commence circa 02/02/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012147-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Postcode Area
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
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVELY UK

Further Information

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