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title: "SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DIGITAL PLATFORM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DIGITAL PLATFORM

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc9

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, recently completed the procurement process to award a contract for a Social Prescribing Digital Platform. This project, classified under software-related services, aims to enhance primary care referrals into non-clinical wellbeing services across Wales. The award stage was reached on April 7, 2026, with Access UK Ltd being awarded the contract following a direct award procedure under the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework, Lot 2. The platform will offer comprehensive referral management and integration with existing clinical systems, benefiting healthcare professionals and enhancing the coordination of care services in the Cardiff area (UKL22). This project reflects a strategic continuity of service, avoiding the disruption that could arise from moving to alternative platforms.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and digital solutions within the healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in healthcare software integrations, analytics, and user support services are well-positioned to explore lucrative avenues for growth. Those capable of providing robust, scalable platforms that integrate seamlessly with existing clinical systems will find themselves particularly suited to meet the demanding requirements set forth by public sector healthcare projects such as this one. Engagements like this underscore the value public procurement services place on continuity and proven capability in service delivery, offering a competitive edge for businesses with established paths in similar market environments.

## Notice

Award for the provision of a Social Prescribing Digital Platform to support primary care referrals into community services, including system access, reporting, integration with clinical systems, and ongoing technical support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract has been awarded for the provision of a Social Prescribing Digital Platform to support the Health Board's primary care, community, and third-sector referral pathways. The platform will enable healthcare professionals, link workers, and community partners to make, manage, and monitor referrals to non-clinical wellbeing services, ensuring a consistent and efficient digital pathway for social prescribing activity. The awarded solution provides end-to-end referral management functionality, including assessment and outcome tracking, service directory management, reporting dashboards, and real-time analytics. The system also supports integration with existing clinical software to ensure safe and seamless information sharing across services, helping to reduce administrative workload and improve coordination between providers. The scope of the contract includes system access, onboarding, configuration, technical support, routine maintenance, user training, and system enhancements as required. The platform will help strengthen social prescribing pathways, improve the quality and consistency of referral data, and enhance access to community-based support for patients across the Health Board area.

### Planning Information

As part of this pre‑market engagement activity, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board will host a pre‑market engagement session on Tuesday, 20th January 2026. During this session, interested suppliers will participate in discussions and can provide short, informal demonstrations of their digital solutions. The purpose of the session is to understand market capability and explore how potential platforms could meet the Health Board’s requirements for a future social prescribing system. Discussions will cover key areas such as system functionality, integration with clinical systems, data capture, reporting, implementation, and ongoing support. Participation will not be assessed and offers no advantage in any future procurement process. Full details, including timings and participation arrangements, will be shared with suppliers who express an interest.
To register your interest, please contact Marisa Riley at marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk.

### Procurement Information

A direct award has been made to ensure continuity of service and compliance with procurement regulations. The Health Board has awarded a 12-month contract to the incumbent supplier, Access UK, via the CCS G-Cloud 14 Framework (Lot 2: Cloud Software - RM1557.14). A review of requirements, a Digital Marketplace search, and an assessment of shortlisted options confirmed that Access UK remains the most suitable provider, due to existing system integrations and the cost, disruption, and operational risk associated with migrating to an alternative platform at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031503-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,863 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 13:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031503-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085499-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085499-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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