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16 Jul 2026 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Welsh Blood Service Bone Marrow Donor Service is being overseen by the Welsh Blood Service, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This tender, categorized under health services, is located in the UK region of Wales. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the intention to award notice published as per the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The award is expected to be formalised post the standstill period, ending on 27th July 2026. The procurement method employed is a limited procedure, utilising the direct award option without prior competitive publication.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those focusing on homecare and bone marrow donor services. With an active contract valued at £444,772, large-scale providers like Alcura, the identified supplier, are well-suited to fulfill the contract’s requirements. The tender also emphasises quality, collaboration, service sustainability, and social responsibility, offering growth opportunities for businesses willing to enhance access to health services and address health inequalities. Companies with robust service delivery capabilities and a focus on social responsibility will find this contract aligns well with their business growth strategies.

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Notice Title

Welsh Blood Service Bone Marrow Doner Service

Notice Description

Homecare Service for Bone Marrow doners

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welsh Blood Service (Hosted By Velindre NHS Trust) are seeking a contract for 24 months + 2 x 12 month extensions for Bone Marrow Doner Services Welsh Blood Services (Hosted by Velindre NHS Trust) is looking to utilise Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Procurement Information

This is a The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 (PSR Wales) intention to award notice following Direct Award Process 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067011-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£444,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20263 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
WELSH BLOOD SERVICE (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALCURA

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