Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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
Contact person: Lucy Hill
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: lucy.hill2@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.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
P0303A HYWEL DDA ARTS REFERRAL PATHWAY (HARP)
Reference number: P0303A
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP
surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health
difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing.
The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
146 080.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1 - Ceredigion
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026.
surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health
difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing.
The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve
health and wellbeing.
The expected outcomes are as follows:
Improve wellbeing
Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions
Reduce demand on clinical services
Increase social inclusion
Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness.
this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Pembrokeshire
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026.
surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health
difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing.
The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve
health and wellbeing.
The expected outcomes are as follows:
Improve wellbeing
Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions
Reduce demand on clinical services
Increase social inclusion
Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness.
this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 - Carmarthenshire A
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026.
surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health
difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing.
The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve
health and wellbeing.
The expected outcomes are as follows:
Improve wellbeing
Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions
Reduce demand on clinical services
Increase social inclusion
Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness.
this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 - Carmarthenshire B
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL14
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An Arts & Health programme (visual arts and crafts/mixed media programme) will be offered to patients who regularly present at GP, this is a new service, which is due to commence in June 2026.
surgeries in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire living with a chronic condition and/or pain, social isolation and mental health
difficulties as a result of circumstances/condition to improve health and wellbeing.
The project will be delivered by an experienced arts organisation/s with a track record of delivering high quality arts provision to improve
health and wellbeing.
The expected outcomes are as follows:
Improve wellbeing
Enhance health outcomes- reduce stress, improve mental wellbeing, and increase Self-management of chronic conditions
Reduce demand on clinical services
Increase social inclusion
Foster patient activation- providing skills, information and confidence in living well with illness.
this notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-008445
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1 - Ceredigion
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A4W Innovation C.I.C.
Pentewan House, Saron
Llandysul
SA445DY
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 36 520.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2 - Pembrokeshire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Span Arts
The Towns Moor, Moorfield Rd
Narberth
SA677AG
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 36 520.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3 - Carmarthenshire A
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PeopleSpeakUp
Ffwrnes Fach/ C/O Ffwrnes Theatre, , park street
llanelli
sa153ye
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 36 520.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Lot 4 - Carmarthenshire B
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arts Care Gofal Celf
Y Llwyfan, College Road
Carmarthen
SA313EQ
UK
NUTS: UKL14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 36 520.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 1st April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
(WA Ref:163232)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/03/2026