--- title: "Third Sector Infrastructure Support Service with GVS" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161526" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161526" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161526.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161526.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-02-12" --- # Third Sector Infrastructure Support Service with GVS Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161526 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161526) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161526.json) ## Summary In the planning stage of procurement, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is preparing for the "Third Sector Infrastructure Support Service with GVS". This tender is aimed at the health industry category with services to be delivered in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, UK. The procurement initiative seeks to support strategic and operational partnership working between statutory health organisations and the local third sector. The procurement process is set to advance with a future notice date slated for 16 February 2026, indicating progression towards tender issuance. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those experienced in facilitating partnerships and engaging with the third sector. Organisations adept in supporting voluntary actions, promoting governance, and contributing to service delivery design will find this tender advantageous. The procurement's focus on collaborative working with third sector bodies can lead to business development and enhanced community engagement, providing a platform for growth in terms of service quality and sector representation. This tender is especially suitable for organisations intent on strengthening ties within the health and social care networks across the region. ## Notice For a number of years the UHB has funded two Health and Social Care Facilitators, one based with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) and one with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC). The Health and Social Care Facilitators play a highly visible role in supporting strategic and operational partnership working between statutory health and care organisations and the local third sector. They provide the conduit for the third sector in relation to national and local health and social care policies and support the involvement of the third sector in the planning and delivery of services. The Health and Social Care Networks that they facilitate in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan provide workshops, training and newsletters as well as a focal point for third sector consultation and engagement. There is an expectation that the Facilitators in the two CVCs will work closely to provide co-ordinated and cohesive input and support to the UHB and wider regional partnership agenda wherever appropriate. ### Lot Information Lot 1 For a number of years the UHB has funded two Health and Social Care Facilitators, one based with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) and one with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC). The Health and Social Care Facilitators play a highly visible role in supporting strategic and operational partnership working between statutory health and care organisations and the local third sector. They provide the conduit for the third sector in relation to national and local health and social care policies and support the involvement of the third sector in the planning and delivery of services. The Health and Social Care Networks that they facilitate in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan provide workshops, training and newsletters as well as a focal point for third sector consultation and engagement. There is an expectation that the Facilitators in the two CVCs will work closely to provide co-ordinated and cohesive input and support to the UHB and wider regional partnership agenda wherever appropriate. The posts enable us to engage effectively with the third sector across Cardiff and the Vale, allowing us to understand the landscape of the third sector and also act as central contacts for us to share information or receive feedback. This is key as part of our general engagement as a health board. The posts provide a huge contribution to our commitment to support the third sector, including: * Enabling other Third Sector organisations to grow and develop; * Supporting individual volunteers and collective voluntary action; * Promoting good and safe governance across the Third Sector; * Supporting Public Service design and delivery; * Providing voice and representation of the wider sector; and * Sharing good practice and innovation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161526 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - 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 | 12 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £59,897 | | 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 | 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 | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161526 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB588069 Third Sector Infrastructure Support Service with GVS - For a number of years the UHB has funded two Health and Social Care Facilitators, one based with Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS) and one with Cardiff Third Sector Council (C3SC). The Health and Social Care Facilitators play a highly visible role in supporting strategic and operational partnership working between statutory health and care organisations and the local third sector. They provide the conduit for the third sector in relation to national and local health and social care policies and support the involvement of the third sector in the planning and delivery of services. The Health and Social Care Networks that they facilitate in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan provide workshops, training and newsletters as well as a focal point for third sector consultation and engagement. There is an expectation that the Facilitators in the two CVCs will work closely to provide co-ordinated and cohesive input and support to the UHB and wider regional partnership agenda wherever appropriate. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-161526 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-161526. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-161526.json.