Planning

Life After Stroke Services

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

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Planning

26 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust and located in Cardiff, is initiating a procurement process for "Life After Stroke Services" under the Health category. The process is in the Planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st November 2025. This procurement focuses on services supporting adults diagnosed with a stroke across the UK, specifically in the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board region. The procurement method is under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), which falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and involves a tender process for awarding contracts to suitable providers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for third sector providers aiming to deliver comprehensive stroke support services, facilitating a smooth transition from hospital to home for stroke survivors. The contract requires the provision of high-quality information, support, and advice for up to twelve months post-stroke, making it ideal for businesses specialising in health care, rehabilitation services, and emotional support activities. Companies experienced in liaising with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies will find substantial growth potential through community engagement and collaboration under this arrangement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life After Stroke Services

Notice Description

Services supporting adults diagnosed with a stroke.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board (UHB) provides stroke care for residents of all Cardiff and Vale population. The stroke pathway incorporates all elements of stroke care including stroke prevention, emergency stroke assessment and treatment, secondary inpatient care and rehabilitation, outpatients, and a community Early Supported Discharge team. Acute services are provided from the University Hospital of Wales and Rehabilitation services from University Hospital Llandough. The UHB is looking to commission a third sector provider(s) to deliver a range of activities/services which support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support. The purpose of these activities is to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home and ensure stroke survivors and carers feel supported on returning home. People who have had a stroke may need to receive support in a timely way to help them with their psychological and emotional wellbeing. The service requirements are: - To support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support initially and for up to twelve months after stroke depending on individual need. - This should include individualised information, practical help, and support (for example with returning to work) and emotional and psychological support - It may also include stroke prevention and education information, discussing the risk factors for stroke with stroke survivors and their carers, encouraging them to make appropriate lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of further stroke. - To provide flexible, long term support to adults and their families and carers whose communication is affected by stroke, initially following their discharge from the acute health setting and for up to twelve months after stroke. - To link individuals into appropriate local social opportunities and provide peer support opportunities for carers and stroke survivors. - To liaise with stroke multi-disciplinary teams (including attending MDT meetings) and act as an advisor and advocate to influence the care plans for the stroke survivor and their family. - To liaise with external agencies in support of and as an advocate of stroke survivors in their care (e.g., employers, landlords, DWP, grant providers)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156119
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156119
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliva.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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