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P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support

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

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 13:49

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support" was managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This contract aimed at improving oncology services' patient experience, specifically tackling cancer-related hair loss. It operates under the health services and community health services industry categories. The tender was open to competition, with the procurement process conducted under Welsh devolved regulations. The timeline for contract execution spans from 26 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a potential extension till 2030, contingent upon funding availability. The contract was awarded to Caring Hair (Cancer Hair Care), an SME and VCSE based in Stevenage, for a total amount of £436,171, including VAT, with the award notice published on 7 January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services and community outreach sectors, particularly those specialising in patient care, education, and training for hair loss solutions within oncology services. SMEs and VCSEs with innovative approaches to enhance patient support and experience would find a suitable avenue for growth, given the contract also encourages social value contributions. The open competition allowed two final stage bids, with both coming from SME and VCSE entities, highlighting the competitive opportunities available for organisations meeting these criteria and capable of providing the required regional services across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area. Businesses eager to expand their presence in health-related services in the UK, particularly Wales, would benefit greatly from engaging in such tenders.

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Notice Title

P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Oncology Services are looking to award a contract to Caring Hair (Cancer Hair Care) to renew their Cancer Hair Loss Support contract for a term of an initial two (2) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years should funding become available. This contract is to continue to improve the patient experience of cancer treatment and related hair loss. The service is designed to provide professional support to patients with hair loss by supporting Health Board employees and hairdressers across the HDUHB region through education and training. The service must be delivered from the four acute sites within the Health Board, as well as within the local community to ensure access to support services for those living in rural areas, with remote support essential.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The extension option will be for an additional two (2) years if funding is available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,937 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£153,937 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£363,476 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Josh Wood
Contact Email
josh.wood@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARING HAIR (CANCER HAIR CARE

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