Tender

Cancer Services Hair Loss Support

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

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Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 18:52

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for the "Cancer Services Hair Loss Support" project. This procurement process is categorised under health and community health services within the UK, specifically in the Hywel Dda University Health Board region. The tender invites submissions until 12:00 on 16th December 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 10th December 2025. The procurement is conducted using an open competition method and is below the threshold, indicating a more inclusive opportunity for smaller businesses. The intended contract period begins on 1st January 2026 and ends on 31st December 2028, with a potential two-year extension contingent on funding availability.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those experienced in oncology support and community outreach, to collaborate with the NHS and enhance patient care. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the project’s focus on supporting rural and community health services. The tender values quality and social value significantly, along with competitive cost offerings, making it an attractive proposition for service providers committed to technical excellence and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Services Hair Loss Support

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Oncology Services are looking to award a contract to appoint one (1) suitably qualified provider to renew their Cancer Hair Loss Support contract 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077453-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 20255 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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