--- title: "\"Follow Me\" Project roll out - Hepatitis C Trust" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-06-02" --- # "Follow Me" Project roll out - Hepatitis C Trust Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ab10.json) ## Summary The "Follow Me" project rollout for the Hepatitis C Trust is in the planning stage, managed by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This procurement involves services geared towards health, specifically focused on improving outcomes related to Hepatitis C within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It addresses a critical health service targeting high-risk groups for Hepatitis C. The project, which has been operational since January 2022, is set to continue with its community-based, peer-led methodology. The planned budget for this contract is £300,000, and it will be managed under Direct Award Process 1 (DAP1) of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), as the service is uniquely suited to and best delivered by The Hepatitis C Trust. This procurement represents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those experienced in delivering community-based health interventions and peer-led models. Companies capable of supporting high-impact health outcomes through innovative and inclusive patient engagement methods would find suitable prospects here. The trust is the sole provider due to its specialized delivery model and historical performance, indicating that similar businesses with experience in tackling blood-borne viruses and operating within the public health sector could explore partnerships or related community projects to leverage demonstrated capabilities in this field. ## 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 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract relates to the continuation of the existing HCT Follow Me Project, an established peer led HCV testing and treatment engagement service operating across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service targets people who use drugs and other inclusion health groups who are at increased risk of 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 The service works in close partnership with commissioned Substance Misuse Services, third sector organisations and CVUHB hepatology and Clinical Nurse Specialist teams. The project has been operational in Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan since January 2022, originally funded through the National Liver Disease Implementation Group and subsequently commissioned by the Area Planning Board to preserve progress and maintain service continuity. This contract is being awarded via a Direct Award to The Hepatitis C Trust via the Direct Award Process 1 (DAP1) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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. Given the specialist nature of the provision, and the evidence that the Hepatitis C Trust Follow me project is the only organisation delivering this peer to peer model at the required scale and with the necessary expertise, a Direct Award is the most suitable route. To support decision making under the PSR, it should also be noted that the service meets the DAP1 criteria, particularly in relation to continuity of service provision, the clear evidence of a single capable provider, and the significant risk of destabilising clinical pathways and national elimination progress if service delivery were disrupted. Additional information: This contract is being awarded via a Direct Award to The Hepatitis C Trust via the Direct Award Process 1 (DAP1) under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051706-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 08:43 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051706-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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