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Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People

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

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19 Mar 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting bids for the "Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People" tender. This procurement seeks arts and health providers to enhance the mental health of young people with mild to moderate needs within Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) jurisdiction. The process is using an open procedure, divided into three geographical lots—Cardigan, Narberth, and Llanelli—with up to three contracts available. Bidders can submit electronically via eTenderwales by 1st April 2026. The programme will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by the end of December 2026. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous health services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for arts organisations with expertise in health improvement and a proven track record in delivering high-quality arts programmes. Ideal candidates are those with the capacity to cater to young people and to contribute positively to social value within the Welsh regions specified. The evaluation criteria prioritise technical capability (50%), foundational economy/social value (20%), and commercial aspects (30%), ensuring a holistic approach to provider selection. Engaging in this initiative not only supports community health but also reinforces the provider's linkage with NHS Wales services, offering potential long-term partnership prospects.

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Notice Title

Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission up to three (3) Arts & Health providers for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The tender will be divided into geographical lots as detailed below. Providers can tender for a minimum of (1) lot to a maximum of all three (3) lots. Lot one (1) Cardigan Lot two (2) Narberth Lot three (3) Llanelli

Lot Information

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 1 Cardigan

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Cardigan a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation(s) with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing of YP.

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 2 Narberth

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Narberth a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation(s) with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing of YP.

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 3 Llanelli

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Llanelli a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation(s) with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing of YP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024980-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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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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