--- title: "P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-05-22" --- # P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support Buyer: HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e9b4.json) ## Summary The Hywel Dda University Health Board recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "P0154A - Cancer Services Hair Loss Support" under the open competition method. This process, aided by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, aims to renew their contract with Caring Hair (Cancer Hair Care) for an initial period of two years starting on 1st February 2026, with possible extension options until 2030, depending on funding. The contract focuses on health services within the oncology sector, specifically providing support for cancer-related hair loss across the UK, but primarily targeting regions within Wales. The contract, valued at £363,474 and signed on 30th January 2026, underscores the importance of ensuring access to services, particularly for those in rural areas, through both local and remote support mechanisms. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in community health services. SMEs and organisations involved in social value projects could find this contract especially beneficial as it prioritises technical quality and social value alongside competitive commercial considerations. The focus on both on-site and remote service delivery models allows for innovative service approaches, inviting businesses to leverage their expertise in education, training, and support for healthcare professionals and communities. Consequently, businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions and those capable of scaling and adapting services across multiple regions would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in this thriving sector. ## Notice Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Oncology Services have awarded a contract to Caring Hair (Cancer Hair Care) to renew their Cancer Hair Loss Support contract for a term of an initial two (2) years with an option to extend for a further two (2) years should funding become available. This contract is to continue to improve the patient experience of cancer treatment and related hair loss. The service is designed to provide professional support to patients with hair loss by supporting Health Board employees and hairdressers across the HDUHB region through education and training. The service must be delivered from the four acute sites within the Health Board, as well as within the local community to ensure access to support services for those living in rural areas, with remote support essential. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The extension option will be for an additional two (2) years if funding is available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047530-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £153,937 | | Lots value | £153,937 | | Awards value | £363,476 | | Contracts value | £363,474 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD | | Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST); 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 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town North and South | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARING HAIR (CANCER HAIR CARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 22 May 2026 at 08:39 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047530-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 16:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021975-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2026 - 26 Nov 2025 at 18:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077453-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047530-2026 22nd May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021975-2026 11th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001083-2026 7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077453-2025 26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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