---
title: "Extension of Current Bed Management Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf3b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-07-29"
---

# Extension of Current Bed Management Service Contract

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf3b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, in Cardiff, who extended an existing bed management service contract. This extension, executed through a direct award, covers a two-month period to allow the Swansea Bay Health Board to prepare for a subsequent service contract. The contract, classified under health and social work services and located primarily in the UKL18 region, was awarded to the supplier Arjo, with key completion dates between 17th August 2026 and 19th October 2026. The procurement is in the 'complete' stage as of the latest update, with award notices published on 29th July 2026.

This tender extension offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in bed management and associated logistics. Large-scale suppliers, like Arjo, who can offer comprehensive solutions tailored to public health sector needs, are well-positioned to leverage such direct awards. This scenario underscores the potential for companies to secure business continuity through strategic direct awards during transitional periods of public health service provision.

## Notice

Direct Award to extend current Bed Managed Service Contract for a period of 2 months whilst Swansea Bay Health Board undertake preparation for a new bed managed service contract.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award to extend current Bed Managed Service Contract for a period of 2 months whilst Swansea Bay Health Board undertake preparation for a new bed managed service contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071539-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £587,980 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | CF14 3UZ |
| 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 | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARJO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071539-2026
- 20 Jul 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068437-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071539-2026
  29th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068437-2026
  20th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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