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Third Sector Small Grant Scheme in Swansea County Borough Clusters

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

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Third Sector Small Grant Scheme in Swansea County Borough Clusters" is managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This scheme falls under the health services industry category, with specific focus on delivering low-level health and wellbeing services to support mental and physical health needs across the Swansea Bay University Health Board area. The contracting process, currently in the award update stage, involves a direct award procedure facilitated by the Provider Selection Regime Wales Regulations 2025. The contract, valued at £400,000, is active since 4th February 2026, with a contract period of 360 days. Opportunities are predominantly centred in the region UKL18, which encompasses Swansea and its surrounding areas.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in community health services and organisational management to partner with local councils in enhancing mental health service delivery. Organisations specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in managing grant schemes and operating under reduced competition scenarios, will find this contract tailor-made to leverage their capabilities and expand their footprint in public sector health initiatives. Supplier involvement includes large and SME entities like Swansea Council for Voluntary Services, suggesting accessibility for diverse business scales. Organisations interested in contributing to public health improvements, especially in the mental health sector, will benefit from aligning their strategic goals with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Third Sector Small Grant Scheme in Swansea County Borough Clusters

Notice Description

Deliver of health and wellbeing low level services to support mental and physical health needs in the community and support delivery of services within the roll out of Mental Health Hubs across the area in Swansea on behalf of LCC's, through the continued management and operation of a local Third Sector Grant Scheme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Deliver of health and wellbeing low level services to support mental and physical health needs in the community and support delivery of services within the roll out of Mental Health Hubs across the area in Swansea on behalf of LCC's, through the continued management and operation of a local Third Sector Grant Scheme

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [04/06/2025]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030569-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,001 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEATH PORT TALBOT
Postcode
SA12 7BX
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Aberavon
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SCVS (SWANSEA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE

SWANSEA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES

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