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SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY GARDEN

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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31 Mar 2026 at 12:05

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12 Mar 2026 at 08:46

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18 Feb 2026 at 12:32

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Social Prescribing Community Garden" under the Provider Selection Regime Wales regulations. The service will cater to the Community health services category and is scheduled to operate from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 in the Cardiff area (UKL22). The procurement process reached the contract update stage as of 31st March 2026, with the contract having been signed on the 30th March 2026. Key decision makers involved in this award belong to the Operational team within Cardiff Locality in the PCIC Clinical Board of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The process utilised the Most Suitable Provider Process, emphasising the selection of Grow Cardiff as the supplier without undergoing a competitive bidding phase.

The tender presents business growth opportunities for firms specialising in community health services, especially those with local knowledge and a focus on social prescribing. Grow Cardiff, as the awarded party, demonstrates expertise and success in delivering therapeutic gardening services within established community gardens, supported by strong relationships with local healthcare providers. The contract indicates potential for similar SMEs operating in health and wellbeing sectors to leverage existing community relationships and structured programmes to ensure service delivery continuity. Moreover, opportunities to support non-clinical wellbeing interventions through gardening activities, particularly with winter programmes for vulnerable individuals, highlight the demand for adaptive services and operational excellence. Businesses with capabilities in equipment management, team operations, and maintaining service continuity across diverse community settings are well-positioned for similar endeavours within healthcare settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY GARDEN

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service delivers gardening-based wellbeing activities year-round, including a winter programme to maintain engagement when outdoor participation and referrals typically decline

Lot Information

Lot 1

Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

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 20th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065700
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Mar 20265 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grow Cardiff

Further Information

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