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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process initiated by the Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), the contracting process for the provision of bereavement services in the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas has reached the award stage. The process, governed by the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, is set to expand bereavement services in these areas. The contract, with an initial two-year period and an optional one-year extension, was competed through an open procedure. The coverage area is identified as region UKL14, focusing on community health services. An intention to award notice was published on 5th June 2026, marking the start of the standstill period with representations accepted until 15th June 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses focusing on community health services to expand their operations in the rural regions of Ceredigion. Specifically, businesses capable of delivering services in Welsh and reaching remote areas across rural geography would be well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. The competitive process favoured both quality and price criteria, making it suitable for SMEs like the awarded supplier, Aberystwyth and District Hospice at Home Volunteers, who can provide innovative bereavement and grief services through various platforms, including in-person, telephone, and virtual methods.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Ceredigion Bereavement Service

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The contract will run for an initial two (2) year period, and have an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The successful provider will need to be able to communicate and liaise with our population through the medium of Welsh and provide in-person home contacts to the hard-to-reach areas across the rural geography due to limited public transport options, and patients' inability to travel independently, therefore, this would be a critical factor for the service provision. The service will deliver a bereavement and anticipatory grief service to adults aged over 18 years to support a patients bereavement recovery and adjust to life after loss via various mediums including but not limited to, telephone, virtually via a suitable online platform and in person. The Health Board intends to award this contract under the competitive process, to a new provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053144-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,799 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20261 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
HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABERYSTWYTH AND DISTRICT HOSPICE AT HOME VOLUNTEERS

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