--- title: "Life After Stroke Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-09-26" --- # Life After Stroke Services Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a33f.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Life After Stroke Services," under the Provider Selection Regime Wales. This project is at the planning stage, with a focus on health services for stroke survivors. The procurement covers the region served by the Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, including services provided at the University Hospital of Wales and the University Hospital Llandough. A notable date in this process is the anticipated future notice announcement on 1st November 2025. The procurement is classified under the health services category, highlighting the importance of providing comprehensive support to individuals affected by stroke. This tender presents a significant opportunity for third sector providers specialising in health and support services to engage with the NHS in improving care for stroke patients. Businesses that offer tailored rehabilitative and emotional support services, alongside experience with multi-disciplinary healthcare teams, will find this procurement particularly appealing. The scope includes providing personalised assistance, advocacy, and rehabilitation support, creating prospects for those in health consultancy, rehabilitation service provision, and support organisations focused on chronic illness management. Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with a major health provider in Wales, enhancing business growth and visibility in the sector. ## Notice Services supporting adults diagnosed with a stroke. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board (UHB) provides stroke care for residents of all Cardiff and Vale population. The stroke pathway incorporates all elements of stroke care including stroke prevention, emergency stroke assessment and treatment, secondary inpatient care and rehabilitation, outpatients, and a community Early Supported Discharge team. Acute services are provided from the University Hospital of Wales and Rehabilitation services from University Hospital Llandough. The UHB is looking to commission a third sector provider(s) to deliver a range of activities/services which support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support. The purpose of these activities is to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home and ensure stroke survivors and carers feel supported on returning home. People who have had a stroke may need to receive support in a timely way to help them with their psychological and emotional wellbeing. The service requirements are: - To support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support initially and for up to twelve months after stroke depending on individual need. - This should include individualised information, practical help, and support (for example with returning to work) and emotional and psychological support - It may also include stroke prevention and education information, discussing the risk factors for stroke with stroke survivors and their carers, encouraging them to make appropriate lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of further stroke. - To provide flexible, long term support to adults and their families and carers whose communication is affected by stroke, initially following their discharge from the acute health setting and for up to twelve months after stroke. - To link individuals into appropriate local social opportunities and provide peer support opportunities for carers and stroke survivors. - To liaise with stroke multi-disciplinary teams (including attending MDT meetings) and act as an advisor and advocate to influence the care plans for the stroke survivor and their family. - To liaise with external agencies in support of and as an advocate of stroke survivors in their care (e.g., employers, landlords, DWP, grant providers) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060165-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | CF15 7QZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Electoral ward | Taff's Well | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 26 Sep 2025 at 12:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060165-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156119 - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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