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title: "Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab20"
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buyer: "CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
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# Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme 2026

Buyer: CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab20

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, based in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for the "Local Enhancement of National Exercise Referral Scheme 2026." This scheme, managed by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnerships on behalf of the health board, is aimed at enhancing the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS). It collaborates with Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils to improve local engagement and uptake of physical activities, particularly in areas with significant need. The procurement process, identified as direct and below the threshold, is not open to competition due to specific exemptions. The contract was awarded on 2 June 2026, with the contract period set from 15 June 2026 to 31 March 2027, and encompasses services across the Cardiff and Vale regions (UKL22).

This contract presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in community health and fitness initiatives, particularly those with experience in delivering service enhancements and improving physical activity engagement. While the contract is not open to new competitors, companies looking to engage in similar future opportunities could benefit from understanding the models and strategies used by the current suppliers, Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils. Their involvement as established partners highlights a strong precedent for organisations capable of implementing locally-tailored solutions to boost activity levels and address health inequalities in community settings. Such insights could be invaluable for businesses aiming to enhance their competitive edge in the health services sector.

## Notice

This contract represents a new commissioning arrangement for the continuation of the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) enhancement work, building on the existing service currently delivered through the Move More Programme, which is due to end in March 2026. Delivered in partnership with Cardiff Council and the Vale of Glamorgan Council, the programme has enhanced the national NERS model locally to improve uptake, retention and long term engagement in physical activity, particularly for people living in areas of greatest need. The overarching aim across both Local Authorities remains the same: to better support individuals referred into NERS by making the service more responsive, informed and better connected to wider community based physical activity provision. This new contract ensures continuity of the successful enhancement approach while enabling further development and embedding of improvements identified through delivery to date. The Move More Programme has provided tailored local enhancements to NERS within both Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, responding to specific local contexts while contributing to the shared objective of increasing physical activity among less active populations. This requirement is not subject to competitive tender due to the exempted contracts section paragraph 3 where (a) (b) and (c) apply (Procurement act 2023). Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils have been selected as the sole providers due to their unique position as existing NERS delivery partners, their proven capability to deliver localised enhancements, and the nature of the grant funding arrangement under public sector legislation. Delivering both programmes in tandem enables a coordinated approach across the region, while still allowing each Council to tailor delivery to the specific needs of their respective communities. This structure supports the sharing of best practice and facilitates a more consistent yet responsive service model. Both Councils are already established delivery partners of the National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) and have demonstrated the capacity and local insight necessary to enhance the scheme through the Move More Programme. This enhancement focuses on increasing physical activity uptake, retention, and long-term engagement among populations with the highest levels of inactivity and health inequalities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051763-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,962 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIPS |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARDIFF COUNCIL; VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051763-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 09:19 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051763-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051734-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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