--- title: "Mental Health and Wellbeing in Welsh fishermen and fisherwomen and their families." ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-152394" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152394" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152394.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152394.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WELSH FISHERMAN'S ASSOCIATION LTD - CYMDEITHAS PYSGOTWYR CYMRU CYF" published: "2025-06-17" --- # Mental Health and Wellbeing in Welsh fishermen and fisherwomen and their families. Buyer: WELSH FISHERMAN'S ASSOCIATION LTD - CYMDEITHAS PYSGOTWYR CYMRU CYF Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-152394 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-152394) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-152394.json) ## Summary The Welsh Fisherman's Association Ltd - Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru Cyf is initiating a procurement planning stage for a unique service tender aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing for fishermen, fisherwomen, and their families in Wales. The project will run as a nine-month pilot ending by March 2026, focusing on activities such as mental health support services and community awareness campaigns. The industry category of this procurement falls under 'Health and social work services', with specific interests in Section C, Subcategory 4.2 of the Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme. The tender process is currently in the planning phase, with all project activities expected to span coastal locations across North, West, and South Wales, including areas like Swansea and Aberystwyth. This tender represents significant opportunities for service providers within the healthcare and community outreach sectors, particularly those specialising in mental health, dental, and nutritional services. The project seeks providers who can offer one-to-one counselling, community events, mobile dental units, and physiotherapy support, among other services, to address critical health and wellbeing issues within the fishing community. Businesses with experience in stress management, suicide prevention, and partnerships with local NHS and third sector services will be well-suited to compete and could leverage this tender to expand their influence across Wales's coastal areas and drive growth in health service provision in regional communities. ## Notice The Welsh Fishermen's Association - Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru (WFA-CPC) is seeking quotes from suitably qualified and experienced service providers to support the delivery of a pilot project focused on improving mental health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and families working in the Welsh fishing industry.This project will be submitted for funding under Section C, Subcategory 4.2 of the [Welsh Marine and Fisheries Scheme] and aims to:* Promote mental health awareness.* Tackle social isolation.* Provide direct health and mental wellbeing support to fishers, aquaculture workers, and their families across Wales.The programme will be delivered over 9 months as a pilot, ending by March 2026.WFA-CPC will act as the project enabler and coordinator, providing access to over 800 individuals in the fishing community, but will not receive any project funding themselves.Services Required - Opportunities for Suppliers to QuoteWe invite suppliers to quote for one or more of the following service areas:1. Mental Health Support Services* One-to-one counselling or therapy for 15 individuals (up to 10 sessions each).* Goal: Suicide prevention and crisis support.2. Mental Health Awareness Campaigns* Community events or workshops.* Video or multimedia content tailored to the fishing industry.* Topics: Mental health stigma, healthy lifestyles, stress management.3. Health & Wellbeing Events* To be held at multiple coastal locations: North Wales: Conwy/Bangor, Pwllheli, Connah's Quay West Wales: New Quay, Aberystwyth, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest South Wales: Swansea, Fishguard* Partnership working with local NHS and third sector services.4. Mobile Dental Unit Services* Provision of a mobile unit and staff for 7 coastal locations.* Delivery of urgent care, dental checks, cancer screening, and health advice.5. Physical Health Services* Physiotherapy support for 15 individuals (up to 8 sessions each).* Goal: Reduce injuries and support mental wellbeing.6. Nutritional Awareness (SeaFit Food Hacks)* Investigation and education around diet at sea.* Identification of barriers to healthy eating for fishers.7. Video/Public Awareness Campaign* Short educational content to highlight the links between mental and physical health for fishing communities.* Distributed via social media, local networks, and quayside screens.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152394. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152394 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Prior Information 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 | 17 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WELSH FISHERMAN'S ASSOCIATION LTD - CYMDEITHAS PYSGOTWYR CYMRU CYF | | Locality | ABERPORTH | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA43 2BJ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Ceredigion | | Electoral ward | Aberporth and Y Ferwig | | Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2025 at 15:34 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=152394 ## Notice URLs - https://wfa-cpc.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=152394 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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