Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
UK
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: Oliva.moore2@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Life After Stroke Services
Reference number: CAV-MSPP-(25-26) 74
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Services supporting adults diagnosed with a stroke.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board (UHB) provides stroke care for residents of all Cardiff and Vale population. The stroke pathway incorporates all elements of stroke care including stroke prevention, emergency stroke assessment and treatment, secondary inpatient care and rehabilitation, outpatients, and a community Early Supported Discharge team. Acute services are provided from the University Hospital of Wales and Rehabilitation services from University Hospital Llandough.
The UHB is looking to commission a third sector provider(s) to deliver a range of activities/services which support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support. The purpose of these activities is to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home and ensure stroke survivors and carers feel supported on returning home. People who have had a stroke may need to receive support in a timely way to help them with their psychological and emotional wellbeing.
The service requirements are:
- To support adults diagnosed with a stroke, their family and carers with high quality information, advice, and emotional support initially and for up to twelve months after stroke depending on individual need.
- This should include individualised information, practical help, and support (for example with returning to work) and emotional and psychological support
- It may also include stroke prevention and education information, discussing the risk factors for stroke with stroke survivors and their carers, encouraging them to make appropriate lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of further stroke.
- To provide flexible, long term support to adults and their families and carers whose communication is affected by stroke, initially following their discharge from the acute health setting and for up to twelve months after stroke.
- To link individuals into appropriate local social opportunities and provide peer support opportunities for carers and stroke survivors.
- To liaise with stroke multi-disciplinary teams (including attending MDT meetings) and act as an advisor and advocate to influence the care plans for the stroke survivor and their family.
- To liaise with external agencies in support of and as an advocate of stroke survivors in their care (e.g., employers, landlords, DWP, grant providers)
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/11/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
The award of this contract will be the relevant people within the Health Board who manages the provision of stroke services.
The intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=156119.
(WA Ref:156119)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/09/2025