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title: "Support Workers to provide Therapeutic Activities"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-119802"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2022-05-26"
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# Support Workers to provide Therapeutic Activities

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-119802

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a procurement process for providing Support Workers to deliver Therapeutic Activities. This contract aims to address the needs of patients awaiting transfer from hospitals, who often have cognitive impairments and multiple health concerns. The procurement method used is an open tender, with the tender period concluding on 1st April 2022. The buyer focuses on the health services sector, and the process is based in Cardiff, Wales, reflecting the regional emphasis on enhancing patient care and cognitive health support.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those with experience working with individuals with cognitive impairments or offering rehabilitation support services. Companies that offer innovative therapeutic solutions and can demonstrate a strong understanding of evidence-based care approaches will be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance growth for businesses targeting the health services sector while contributing positively to patient experiences and outcomes in local health facilities.

## Notice

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are sought to award a contract for the provision of Support Workers to provide Therapeutic Activities.There are a significant number of patients in hospital who have been assessed as 'ready for transfer' and are awaiting placement in a care home or a complex package of care in their own home. These patients have a number of co-morbidities including cognitively impaired.The awarded bidder will provide meaningful activities and some basic care to approach caring for people with Cognitive Impairments with dignity and respect supporting the Health Board's response to the Dementia Intelligent Target for General Hospital Care.The support workers will;- develop a person centred relationship with patients- offer activities tailored specifically for the patient through the provision of activities and spending time with patients who have a Cognitive Impairment of the mind or brain- use evidence-based approaches e.g. Validation, Creative Activity, Reality Orientation, Socialisation, and Physical Exercise- be proactive in promoting emotional wellbeing- promote a positive experience when staying on the ward for all patients, friends and staff

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119802 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85142100 - Physiotherapy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 08:55 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119802
- 22 Mar 2022 at 08:44 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=119802

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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