---
title: "Pilot project for provision of a cluster support officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e9d"
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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: "2026-04-01"
---

# Pilot project for provision of a cluster support officer

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e9d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a pilot project titled "Provision of a Cluster Support Officer." This project, located in Neath Port Talbot, UK, aims to test a new support role over a 9-month period from 1st July 2025 to 31st March 2026, with potential for a contract extension until 31st March 2027 if necessary. The procurement process has been completed with the award status marked as active. The project falls under the "Supply services of medical personnel" category, using a direct procurement method below the threshold to circumvent competition, under Welsh devolved regulations. 

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises, voluntary community, and social enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in the healthcare services sector. The pilot project replaces the former Business Development and Implementation Manager Role with the aim of achieving cost savings for the cluster. Businesses specialising in medical personnel supply services, such as Swansea Council for Voluntary Service, are ideally suited to participate, as they can leverage their expertise to effectively bridge the existing service gap and demonstrate innovative approaches within the light-touch regime of procurement. This venture represents a progressive initiative in the healthcare industry, fostering development and potential collaboration with public undertakings.

## Notice

9 month pilot project for period 01/07/25 to 31/03/2026. Extension will be considered if there has been insufficient time to make an evaluation on the pilot. The Pilot project is to test a new support role which will replace the previous Business Development and Implementation Manager Role to create cost savings for the cluster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030462-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,671 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | NEATH PORT TALBOT |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA11 5HF |
| 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 | Blaengwrach and Glynneath West |
| Westminster constituency | Neath and Swansea East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030462-2026
- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051618-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030462-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051618-2025
  27th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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