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Social Prescribing service - Conwy

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 13:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 08:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current tender process initiated by Conwy County Borough Council, in collaboration with Public Health Wales, seeks the provision of a Social Prescribing Service in Conwy. Scheduled to start on 1st October 2026, this service contract is valued at £500,256 and spans an initial period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement, under the category of Health and Social Work Services, is conducted through an open competition method and is classified as a "light touch" regime. Key deadlines include the submission period ending on 28th August 2026. The procurement stage is active, with Conwy County Borough Council as the buyer, supported by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, targeting primarily services situated in North Wales (Region UKL13).

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those experienced in health and social sectors. By engaging in this contract, businesses can contribute to enhancing community health outcomes while strengthening their market position and portfolio. The project prioritises individuals including those experiencing social isolation and mental health challenges, thus calling for providers skilled in offering person-centred, innovative health services. Participants will align their delivery with Welsh Government frameworks, encompassing the use of the Welsh language and trauma-informed practices, ensuring impactful interventions that address social determinants of health.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Prescribing service - Conwy

Notice Description

Conwy County Borough Council (CCBC), in partnership with Public Health Wales, is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and innovative Provider to deliver a county-wide Social Prescribing Service for Conwy residents. The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support that helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with community-based activities, groups, services and opportunities. The service will play a key role in supporting prevention and early intervention, reducing social isolation and inequalities, strengthening community resilience, and helping people address the wider social determinants of health. The service will be delivered in line with the Welsh Government National Framework for Social Prescribing and the Core Standards and Values for Social Prescribing in Wales, with a strong emphasis on addressing inequalities, Welsh language provision, trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, and measurable wellbeing outcomes. Priority will be given to supporting older people, individuals experiencing loneliness or social isolation, people living with long-term conditions, unpaid carers, people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, and residents living in deprived and rural communities. The contract will commence in October 2026 for an initial period of three years, with the option to extend for up to a further two years. This is an exciting new opportunity to expand and develop the existing social prescribing service in Conwy in line with the new Welsh Core standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further two years beyond initial 3 year period

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/068269-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,256 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,256 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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

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)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL Wales, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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