Tender

Ceredigion Bereavement Service

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

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13 Mar 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently undertaking a tender process for the Ceredigion Bereavement Service, classified under community health services. This procurement is aimed at expanding bereavement services across the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas, with the contract planned for a two-year duration, and an option for a further twelve-month extension. The tender operates under an open procedure and adheres to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. Interested parties must submit bids electronically by 30 March 2026, with the awarding process beginning on 2 April 2026. The service provision must accommodate communication in Welsh to cater to the local population effectively.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for providers capable of delivering bereavement services suitable for rural and culturally unique settings within Ceredigion. Optimal candidates would be well-versed in bilingual communication, both in Welsh and English, and possess the logistical capability to reach remote areas, recognising specific patient needs and travel limitations. Businesses with expertise in offering healthcare support via telecommunication and virtual platforms, alongside in-person visits, would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. As the invitation focuses heavily on quality (70%) and price (30%) criteria, organisations excelling in these areas can maximise their potential in winning the bid, fostering an environment to expand service reach and build their presence in community health services within Wales.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022961-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

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