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Market Engagement Notice - Social Prescribing Meet the Buyer Event

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

27 May 2026 at 08:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Conwy County Borough Council is planning a tender process for a social prescribing service. The current stage is "planning," with the procurement process initiation occurring on 27th May 2026. A "Meet the Buyer" event is scheduled for the 11th of June at 1 pm, intended to provide insight into the service's future and offer room for engagement and feedback. The Council, in collaboration with BCUHB, aims to align the service with new standards to enhance health and wellbeing. Located in Colwyn Bay, UK, the procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a planning deadline on the 1st of July 2026. The procurement process is set to transition into the next phase in July, with contract work expected to begin on 1st November 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations involved in the health and social services sectors, particularly those engaging in social prescribing. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements. The potential contract, valued at up to £600,000, can provide a long-term partnership opportunity through collaboration with the Council. The contract period is anticipated to last until November 2029, with possible extensions up to November 2031, fostering a stable environment for businesses to contribute to and benefit from the enhanced service integration within the wider health system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Notice - Social Prescribing Meet the Buyer Event

Notice Description

Mae cyfle cyffrous ar gael i sefydliadau ymuno a digwyddiad ymgysylltu a gynlluniwyd gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy mewn cydweithrediad a BIPBC. Mae'r digwyddiad wedi'i gynllunio i gael ei gynnal ar-lein ar 11 Mehefin am 1pm i roi cipolwg ar wasanaeth presgripsiynu cymdeithasol y dyfodol ar draws Conwy, yn ogystal a chyfle i drafod a rhoi adborth. Mae'r gwasanaeth yn gam pellach ymlaen i wella iechyd a lles ar draws Conwy. Y bwriad yw datblygu presgripsiynu cymdeithasol yn unol a'r Safonau a'r Gwerthoedd newydd ar gyfer Presgripsiynu Cymdeithasol, sy'n adeiladu ymhellach ar y Fframwaith Cenedlaethol ar gyfer Presgripsiynu Cymdeithasol a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Rhagfyr 2023. Ein huchelgais yw gwneud presgripsiynu cymdeithasol yn gredadwy, o ansawdd uchel ac yn deg wrth atal iechyd gwael a gwella lles, a gyflawnir drwy gydweithio, cynaliadwyedd ac integreiddio i'r system iechyd a gofal ehangach. Gall sefydliadau sydd a diddordeb ymuno a ni ar-lein. Anfonwch neges e-bost at timcontractau@conwy.gov.uk a chaiff gwahoddiad gyda Rhaglen ei anfon atoch. An exciting opportunity is available for organisations to join an engagement event planned by Conwy County Borough Council in collaboration with BCUHB. The event is planned to be held online on the 11th June at 1pm to provide an insight into the future social prescribing service and offer an opportunity for discussion and feedback. We aim to take a further step forward to improve health and well being across Conwy. Intentions are to develop social prescribing in accordance with the newly established Standards and Values for Social Prescribing which further builds on the National Framework for Social Prescribing issued in December 2023. Our ambition is to make social prescribing high-quality, credible, and equitable in preventing ill health and improving wellbeing, achieved through collaboration, sustainability and integration into the wider health and care system. Organisations who are interested to find out more are able to join us online. Please contact the contractsteam@conwy.gov.uk email and an invite will be sent.

Planning Information

A Meet the Buyer Event will be held on the 11th June at 1pm. Following this event the tender will commence in July (date to be confirmed)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a55b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049368-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLWYN BAY
Postcode
LL29 0GG
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Conwy
Electoral Ward
Rhiw
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

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