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Life After Stroke Services

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

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23 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for "Life After Stroke Services". This contract focuses on supporting adults diagnosed with a stroke, based in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area. The industry category is health services, and the procurement method was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 21st October 2025, and the standstill period for representations is open until 31st October 2025. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, and the decision was made due to the specific requirements of the service, making no other supplier suitable.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing health services, particularly those offering comprehensive support for stroke recovery. Companies operating within the health sector, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find lucrative potential in offering their expertise and services here. The Stroke Association has been identified as the supplier, which demonstrates that organisations with capabilities in combining physical and psychological support are well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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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 prevention, emergency stroke assessment and treatment, secondary inpatient care and rehabilitation services from University Hospital Llandough. The UHB is looking to commission a third sector provider 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. This notice is an intention to award a contract for Cardiff and Vale UHB based on the most suitable provider under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales).

Procurement Information

No other supplier is suitable due to the specific requirements for the service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156983
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£312,663 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Olivia Moore
Contact Email
olivia.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STROKE ASSOCIATION

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