Family Gateway Worker

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for a Family Gateway Worker, under the management of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB). This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services, with Cardiff in Wales (UKL22) as the delivery location. The Family Gateway Worker, who will operate within the Cardiff South-West Cluster, has been in position since May 2024, and due to ongoing requirements, the existing services have been directly awarded to Cardiff Council, bypassing conventional competition.

The contract, valued at £69,387.50 excluding VAT, runs from 5th September 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a possible extension up to 30th April 2027, as deemed necessary and solely at the discretion of CAVUHB. This procurement represents a strategic opportunity for local government entities and larger businesses involved in social and health services. While the current contract was awarded without competition due to the immediate needs and specific operational requirements, similar tenders in future may arise for organisations capable of providing skilled personnel for multidisciplinary team settings and digital service platforms.

Companies with expertise in social prescribing and community health interventions would find such contracts particularly beneficial for growth and gaining a stronghold in public sector collaborations within the Welsh devolved context.