---
title: "Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05135d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05135d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-06-17"
---

# Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05135d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, which has awarded a contract for the management of grant applications under the Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The awarded contract, titled "Management of Unpaid Carers Grants Applications," is located in Cardiff, UK, within the industry category of services. This direct award supports the Welsh Government's objectives for unpaid carers. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract period starting on 7th July 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 26th June 2025 and a future signature date scheduled for 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations within the third sector, particularly those experienced in grant management and community services. The Cardiff Third Sector Council, identified as the supplier, is set to manage the grant applications' lifecycle. Businesses specialising in miscellaneous and community services could potentially leverage similar opportunities for long-term involvement in public service initiatives. The direct award nature of this procurement suggests an efficient process for qualified vendors familiar with public-sector frameworks in the UK, specifically within the Welsh devolved regulations. This contract also highlights the potential for businesses to collaborate closely with public bodies, which can lead to strengthened positions in future public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This is an ongoing scheme funded via Welsh Government grants for Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The financial awards in the scheme supports the governments objectives surrounding unpaid carers breaks, to empower unpaid carers to continue their caring role without compromising their own physical, mental, financial or social wellbeing which strengthens the wider health and social care system. The proposed project for the Management of Unpaid Carers Grant Applications by CAVUHB is considered to be outside the scope of formal procurement procedures. Moreover the work falls within the scope of grant making powers that allow public bodies to fund activities in pursuit of policy outcomes, without triggering formal procurement procedures.

### Procurement Information

This is an ongoing scheme funded via Welsh Government grants for Short Breaks Scheme for Unpaid Carers. The financial awards in the scheme supports the governments objectives surrounding unpaid carers breaks, to empower unpaid carers to continue their caring role without compromising their own physical, mental, financial or social wellbeing which strengthens the wider health and social care system. The proposed project for the Management of Unpaid Carers Grant Applications by CAVUHB is considered to be outside the scope of formal procurement procedures. Moreover the work falls within the scope of grant-making powers that allow public bodies to fund activities in pursuit of policy outcomes, without triggering formal procurement procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033089-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF THIRD SECTOR COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 16:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033089-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021363-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033089-2025
  17th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021363-2025
  14th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://c3sc.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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