FOR GP-LED MEMORY CLINICS IN CARDIFF AND THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN

CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is overseeing a procurement process for renewing the contract regarding GP-led memory clinics in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on general-practitioner services, specifically to enhance dementia care within primary care settings. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with an intention notice published on 16th June 2026, and the standstill period concludes on 25th June 2026. The contract is valued at £204,847.50, with the initial period set from 1st July 2026 until 31st March 2027, and potential extensions up to 31st March 2029 under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). The procurement method used is a direct award process without prior publication of a call for competition, ensuring continuity and efficient service delivery. The key decision-making body, the Medicine Clinical Board, has sanctioned this method given the stability and local knowledge, alongside a lack of significant changes to service scope or funding.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses proficient in delivering healthcare services, especially those experienced in dementia care and capable of operating in community-focused settings. The procurement specifies a continuation with established providers such as Catrin Roberts GP-led memory clinic, Llandaff North Medical Centre, Penarth Healthcare Partnership, Western Vale Family Practice, and Lucy Lazarus, all adept at addressing local healthcare needs. Companies considering involvement in such tenders should demonstrate a robust understanding of GP services and dementia care, alongside capabilities to integrate well within local health systems. SMEs with a focus on healthcare innovation and community engagement would find this an avenue for significant growth and contribution to essential public health services in Wales.

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Notice Title

FOR GP-LED MEMORY CLINICS IN CARDIFF AND THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew their contract for the delivery of GP-led memory clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting timely dementia assessment and enhancing dementia expertise within primary care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to award a contract for the provision of GP-led memory clinics across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will support earlier access to dementia assessment by reducing waiting times for patients seeking a diagnosis or an alternative explanation for cognitive symptoms. Delivering the service within a primary care setting will provide a more accessible, community-based pathway for individuals with memory concerns. The model aims to build dementia expertise within local GP Practices by developing a cohort of GPs with enhanced skills and interest in dementia care. These GPs will deliver GP-led diagnostic clinics within their practices, contributing to timely intervention, improved patient experience, and strengthened local dementia pathways. This contract will help Cardiff and Vale UHB enhance early identification, improve access to assessment, and support people to receive appropriate advice and care closer to home. This notice sets out the intention to award a contract following a Direct Award Process 2. The new contract Value is 204,847.50GBP. The previous contract operated over a three-year period in annual intervals and was subsequently extended for a further 16 months, with an annual value of 77,047GBP. The new contract will run for 9 months, with the option to extend for a further 2 years in 12-month intervals at the discretion of the Health Board. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2026, ending 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2029.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 25th June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056740-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,847 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks 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
CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CATRIN ROBERTS GP-LED MEMORY CLINIC

LLANDAFF NORTH MEDICAL CENTRE

LUCY LAZARUS

PENARTH HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP

WESTERN VALE FAMILY PRACTICE

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