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title: "Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e77"
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# Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e77

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is inviting bids for the "Arts Boost 5 - An Arts in Health Programme for Young People" tender. This procurement seeks arts and health providers to enhance the mental health of young people with mild to moderate needs within Hywel Dda University Health Board's (HDUHB) jurisdiction. The process is using an open procedure, divided into three geographical lots—Cardigan, Narberth, and Llanelli—with up to three contracts available. Bidders can submit electronically via eTenderwales by 1st April 2026. The programme will commence on 1st May 2026 and conclude by the end of December 2026. The procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on miscellaneous health services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for arts organisations with expertise in health improvement and a proven track record in delivering high-quality arts programmes. Ideal candidates are those with the capacity to cater to young people and to contribute positively to social value within the Welsh regions specified. The evaluation criteria prioritise technical capability (50%), foundational economy/social value (20%), and commercial aspects (30%), ensuring a holistic approach to provider selection. Engaging in this initiative not only supports community health but also reinforces the provider's linkage with NHS Wales services, offering potential long-term partnership prospects.

## Notice

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission up to three (3) Arts & Health providers for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The tender will be divided into geographical lots as detailed below. Providers can tender for a minimum of (1) lot to a maximum of all three (3) lots. Lot one (1) Cardigan Lot two (2) Narberth Lot three (3) Llanelli

### Lot Information

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 1 Cardigan

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Cardigan a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. 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 of YP.

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 2 Narberth

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Narberth a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. 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 of YP.

Arts Boost 5 - Lot 3 Llanelli

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are seeking to commission a Arts & Health provider for the development and delivery of Arts Boost 5, within Llanelli a project to improve the mental health of Young People (YP) with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to Hywel Dda UHB Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). An Arts & Health programme will be offered to YP with mild to moderate mental health needs who are known to CAMHS and receiving intervention to improve health and wellbeing through the arts, in a way that is free from stigma and discrimination. The programme is based on the growing body of evidence which shows the impact of engaging in the arts for YP and our knowledge of the positive impact that Arts Boost is having on YP known to Hywel Dda CAMHS. 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 of YP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024980-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLL14 South West Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024980-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163069

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