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title: "P0303A HYWEL DDA ARTS REFERRAL PATHWAY (HARP)"
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# P0303A HYWEL DDA ARTS REFERRAL PATHWAY (HARP)

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612f2

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, is for the provision of the Hywel Dda Arts Referral Pathway (HARP), a service aimed at improving health and wellbeing through arts and health programmes. The service will target patients in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Carmarthenshire who frequently visit GP surgeries for chronic conditions, pain, social isolation, and mental health difficulties. The procurement, which is part of the Provider Selection Regime Wales, was conducted using an open procedure, with the contract being awarded on 1st May 2026. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with awards having been made to various suppliers for different lots, each valued at £36,520, effective from 23rd March 2026.

This procurement provides opportunities for arts organisations to contribute significantly to community health and wellbeing. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality visual arts and crafts programmes are well-suited to compete for such contracts. By partnering with healthcare providers, arts organisations can leverage their expertise to address health challenges, enriching their portfolio and demonstrating social value. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those focusing on community engagement and social inclusion, can benefit from participating in this initiative. The structured programme aims not only to improve health outcomes but also to foster skills, social connection, and confidence in managing health, presenting a meaningful collaboration opportunity for the arts and health sectors.

## Notice

An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Ceredigion

An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026. surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing. The expected outcomes are as follows: Improve wellbeing Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions Reduce demand on clinical services Increase social inclusion Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness. this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

Renewal: Has an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months

Lot 2 - Pembrokeshire

An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026. surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing. The expected outcomes are as follows: Improve wellbeing Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions Reduce demand on clinical services Increase social inclusion Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness. this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

Lot 3 - Carmarthenshire A

An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026. surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing. The expected outcomes are as follows: Improve wellbeing Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions Reduce demand on clinical services Increase social inclusion Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness. this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

Lot 4 - Carmarthenshire B

An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026. surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing. The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve health and wellbeing. The expected outcomes are as follows: Improve wellbeing Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions Reduce demand on clinical services Increase social inclusion Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness. this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040458-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,520 |

## 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 | 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 | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys, TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | A4W INNOVATION; ARTS CARE GOFAL CELF; PEOPLESPEAKUP; SPAN ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 11:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040458-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026348-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008445-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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