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title: "\"Follow Me\" Project roll out - Hepatitis C Trust"
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# "Follow Me" Project roll out - Hepatitis C Trust

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaa8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, involves the continuation of the "Follow Me" Project for the Hepatitis C Trust. This service falls under the category of miscellaneous health services, specifically targeting individuals at risk of Hepatitis C across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. As of 1st June 2026, this award has been completed following a direct award method. The previous three-year contract ends on 31st May 2026, and a new direct award ensures the continuation of this service without an open competitive process, due to the specialised nature of the project and the unique capability of the provider, The Hepatitis C Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public health and community outreach services, particularly those experienced in dealing with blood-borne viruses like Hepatitis C. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit, especially if they focus on providing peer-led health interventions and have a history of working with vulnerable or at-risk populations. The project’s emphasis on peer support and community engagement aligns well with organisations skilled in these areas, creating potential avenues for growth and collaboration in public health initiatives targeted at reducing the burden of Hepatitis C.

## Notice

This contract relates to the continuation of the existing Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) Follow Me Project, an established peer-led Hepatitis C (HCV) testing and treatment engagement service operating across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The current three-year contract expires on 31st May 2026, and this briefing outlines the scope, rationale and value of maintaining the service beyond this date. The service targets people who use drugs and other inclusion health groups who are at increased risk of blood borne viruses (BBVs), particularly Hepatitis C. It plays a critical role in prevention, early diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment completion, thereby contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced demand on acute health services. The Follow Me Project is a peer-led intervention, delivered by trained staff and volunteer peers with lived experience of Hepatitis C. The model is designed to overcome barriers to engagement with traditional clinical pathways by delivering outreach-based testing, harm reduction advice and sustained peer support. A direct award was selected due to the specialist nature of the service, the clear evidence of a single capable provider, and the need to maintain continuity of a well-embedded peer-led model. Alternative procurement routes were not considered proportionate, as disruption would risk destabilising established clinical pathways and progress towards national Hepatitis C elimination priorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract relates to the continuation of the existing Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) Follow Me Project, an established peer-led Hepatitis C (HCV) testing and treatment engagement service operating across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The current three-year contract expires on 31st May 2026, and this briefing outlines the scope, rationale and value of maintaining the service beyond this date. The service targets people who use drugs and other inclusion health groups who are at increased risk of blood borne viruses (BBVs), particularly Hepatitis C. It plays a critical role in prevention, early diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment completion, thereby contributing to improved health outcomes and reduced demand on acute health services. The Follow Me Project is a peer-led intervention, delivered by trained staff and volunteer peers with lived experience of Hepatitis C. The model is designed to overcome barriers to engagement with traditional clinical pathways by delivering outreach-based testing, harm reduction advice and sustained peer support. Key elements include: - Community-based HCV testing in high-prevalence settings - Peer support to reduce stigma and increase engagement - Active linkage to clinical services and treatment pathways - Ongoing support for individuals lost to follow-up A direct award was selected due to the specialist nature of the service, the clear evidence of a single capable provider, and the need to maintain continuity of a well-embedded peer-led model. Alternative procurement routes were not considered proportionate, as disruption would risk destabilising established clinical pathways and progress towards national Hepatitis C elimination priorities. Additional information: Direct Award to The Hepatitis C Trust via the Direct Award Process 1 (DAP1) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

### Procurement Information

A direct award was selected due to the specialist nature of the service, the clear evidence of a single capable provider, and the need to maintain continuity of a well-embedded peer-led model. Alternative procurement routes were not considered proportionate, as disruption would risk destabilising established clinical pathways and progress towards national Hepatitis C elimination priorities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051525-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| 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 | THE HEPATITIS C TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051525-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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