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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process seeks a service provider for the Llwchwr Lifestyle Coach Service, managed by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services. This contracting process, within the community health services category, targets the Swansea Bay University Health Board area. The current status is in the award stage, with the contract duration set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
This direct award process, recognised under the Provider Selection Regime Wales, bypasses prior publication due to the continuation from an existing contract, with standstill period representations due by 16th January 2026. The procurement method employed is limited, focusing on service continuity and quality provision. This tender opens opportunities for businesses skilled in delivering lifestyle and community health services tailored to patient needs.
Companies with experience in primary care environments and adept at patient engagement would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The procurement favours continuity and an established presence in the region, as indicated by the selection of the current provider, SCVS. Large-scale health service providers positioned to deliver consistent outcomes based on patient-centred care will likely find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities.
The proposed service will provide Lifestyle Services in a Primary Care setting within Swansea Bay University Health Board footprint. The contract will deliver up to 210 patient referrals. The service supports patients to take pro-active steps to improve the way they manage their physical and mental health conditions based on what matters to them. The service is available to all patients aged 18+ who reside within the Llwchwr Cluster. The contract will fully embrace the well-being goals by achieving a safer future through effective prevention and support services, help the patients improve their lifestyle and health outcomes. The service is flexible to meet the needs of the patients by offering a variety of access methods. Direct Award Process 2 has been considered the most appropriate procurement process for the purposes of this requirement as the term of an existing contract is due to expire, and the commissioner has proposed a new contract to replace that existing contract at the end of its term; the proposed contracting arrangements are not a considerable change; and the commissioner is of the view that the existing providers are satisfying the existing contract and will likely be able to satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Information regarding the estimated lifetime value of the contract and the existing contract has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity The dates between which the services are intended to be provided : 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027 Additional information: The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 16/01/2026 E-mail: nicola.craven@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales
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