Scope
Reference
P0154A
Description
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) Oncology Services are looking to award a contract to appoint one (1) suitably qualified provider to renew their Cancer Hair Loss Support contract to continue to improve the patient experience of cancer treatment and related hair loss. The service is designed to provide professional support to patients with hair loss by supporting Health Board employees and hairdressers across the HDUHB region through education and training. The service must be delivered from the four acute sites within the Health Board, as well as within the local community to ensure access to support services for those living in rural areas, with remote support essential.
Total value (estimated)
- £153,937 excluding VAT
- £153,937 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The extension option will be for an additional two (2) years if funding is available.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Participation
Conditions of participation
Will be included within the tender exercise.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical/Quality | Quality | 35.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 35.00% |
| Commercial | Cost | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Josh Wood
Email: josh.wood@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales