---
title: "Cluster Third Sector Grant Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029930"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2021-05-04"
---

# Cluster Third Sector Grant Scheme

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029930

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the Cluster Third Sector Grant Scheme aimed at delivering community services in the Swansea Bay UHB area. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication, focusing on the provision of services to the community as classified under CPV code 75200000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the most recent contract awarded on 5th March 2021 for a total value of £500,000. This contract enables local organisations to apply for funding to address priorities identified by GP Cluster Networks across Swansea.

This tender offers significant opportunities for local third sector organisations, especially those with experience in managing and delivering community-focused projects. Such businesses can leverage this funding to enhance their service offerings and build further partnerships within the community, specifically in health and social care contexts. Firms that possess robust relationships with local stakeholders and a strong understanding of community needs will be well-suited to compete in future procurement opportunities stemming from this initiative.

## Notice

Sourcing and Monitoring of Social Prescribing and Community Service identified locally by GP Cluster Networks to be delivered by appropriate local third sector organisations in Swansea Bay UHB area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The management and operation of a local Third Sector Grant Scheme that will enable local organisations to apply in the most equitable way possible for Cluster Funding. The funding will deliver community based projects identified by the GP Cluster Networks across Swansea, in order to meet the cluster determined priorities. The scheme will be available across all 5 of the Swansea based clusters to access as needed.

### Procurement Information

This is a specialised service that needs to be brokered and managed by a provider with excellent in depth knowledge of local cluster network priorities and established, robust partnership links with all third sector organisations providing services in that area. The organisation is able to liaise effectively, rapidly and with vigour to access the relevant third sector organisations that can provide the services that will meet the identified needs of the populations across the 5 GP Cluster Networks based in Swansea. The provider is based within the local area and is able to demonstrate ongoing local knowledge of available services. The provider also has an established link with Cluster Networks via an existing mechanism and an ability to establish those links within a short time frame. The provider has a proven and well established ability to develop and maintain partnerships locally is necessary and has a track record in securing value for money initiatives which include opportunities to seek and secure matched funding opportunities that meet local community and population needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009529-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | BAGLAN |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA12 7BX |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL44 Neath Port Talbot |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Electoral ward | Aberavon |
| Westminster constituency | Aberafan Maesteg |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCVS (SWANSEA COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009529-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004543-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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