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Ceredigion Bereavement Service

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

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13 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting tenders for the "Ceredigion Bereavement Service." This procurement involves expanding bereavement services for Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB), covering both North and South Ceredigion. The services are categorised under the health sector, specifically targeting adults aged over 18 across rural areas of Ceredigion. With an estimated contract value of £75,000, the open procedure requires electronic submission by 30th March 2026, with bids evaluated on the basis of technical and commercial factors. The contract is set for an initial two-year term, commencing from 2nd April 2026, with potential extension for an additional year. The procurement process aligns with the Provider Selection Regime Wales rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers specializing in bereavement support services, especially those skilled in delivering comprehensive solutions in rural areas with limited public transportation. Businesses capable of offering bilingual services, including facility visits and virtual support, are ideal candidates. Additionally, companies adept in social value and foundational economy aspects will have a competitive edge due to the evaluation criteria placing emphasis on technical expertise and commercial viability. As the procurement method is open, businesses of varying scale can participate, leveraging this opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the health service provision in Wales.

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Notice Title

Ceredigion Bereavement Service

Notice Description

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The contract will run for an initial two (2) year period, and have an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The successful provider will need to be able to communicate and liaise with our population through the medium of Welsh and provide in-person home contacts to the hard-to-reach areas across the rural geography due to limited public transport options, and patients' inability to travel independently, therefore, this would be a critical factor for the service provision. The service will deliver a bereavement and anticipatory grief service to adults aged over 18 years to support a patients bereavement recovery and adjust to life after loss via various mediums including but not limited to, telephone, virtually via a suitable online platform and in person.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162866
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162866
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLL14 South West Wales

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR597458
    Ceredigion Bereavement Service - Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) have an opportunity to expand their provisions of Bereavement Services for the North and South Ceredigion Cluster Areas and are looking to commission a suitable provider to undertake this work for the County's population. The contract will run for an initial two (2) year period, and have an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months.

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