Planning

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY GARDEN

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

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Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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

The procurement process is initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for the Social Prescribing Community Garden service. The contracting authority is based in Cardiff, UK, specifically at Woodland House on Maes-Y-Coed Road. The initiative falls under the health industry category, and aims to support patients within the Cardiff City, South, and South West Clusters through gardening-based wellbeing activities. Currently in the planning stage, the procurement process outlines the intention to renew the service contract, with a future notice date set for 5 March 2026. The procurement method follows a Provider Selection Regime specific to Wales, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in social prescribing and community health services, particularly those specialising in non-clinical wellbeing interventions. It is well-suited for organisations that can manage gardening-based activities and community engagement, offering services that promote social connections and improve mental and physical health. The provider will oversee the service’s daily operations, including staff management and equipment maintenance, whilst ensuring accessibility to diverse populations. Businesses with experience in delivering structured programmes and undertaking quarterly reporting will find this tender beneficial for growth and expansion in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY GARDEN

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service delivers gardening-based wellbeing activities year-round, including a winter programme to maintain engagement when outdoor participation and referrals typically decline

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service provides a non-clinical wellbeing intervention for individuals who may benefit from improved social connection, confidence, independence, and enhanced mental and physical health through participation in structured gardening activities. The provider will deliver the programme from an established green space within the cluster area and will also be responsible for identifying and utilising additional gardening sites to ensure continuity and accessibility. The service must be inclusive and accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of ability. Under this contract, the provider will manage the design and day-to-day operation of the service, including staff recruitment and management, and fulfilling all employer responsibilities. This includes identifying, purchasing, storing and maintaining all equipment required, which must be returned to the Health Board should the service end. Quarterly reporting and attendance at contract monitoring meetings will be expected. The contract also includes a winter programme to maintain engagement between November and March, when participation and referrals generally decline due to adverse weather conditions. This element offers adapted gardening-related activities to ensure continued access for individuals with mobility challenges, long-term conditions, or those less able to work outdoors during colder months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161750
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161750
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

85323000 - Community 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
18 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 20262 weeks to go
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
marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501085

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB589557
    SOCIAL PRESCRIBING COMMUNITY GARDEN - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service delivers gardening-based wellbeing activities year-round, including a winter programme to maintain engagement when outdoor participation and referrals typically decline

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