Social prescribing community garden
About This Opportunity
Award by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement (United Kingdom, healthcare): Social prescribing. Awarded to Grow Cardiff (GBP 33K, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Social Work. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the health and medical services sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service delivers gardening‑based wellbeing activities year‑round, including a winter programme to maintain engagement when outdoor participation and referrals typically decline
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to renew the contract for a community gardening social prescribing service supporting patients across the Cardiff City, South and South West Clusters. The service provides a non‑clinical wellbeing intervention for individuals who may benefit from improved social connection, confidence, independence, and enhanced mental and physical health through participation in structured gardening activities.
The provider will deliver the programme from an established green space within the cluster area and will also be responsible for identifying and utilising additional gardening sites to ensure continuity and accessibility. The service must be inclusive and accessible to individuals from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of ability.
Under this contract, the provider will manage the design and day‑to‑day operation of the service, including staff recruitment and management, and fulfilling all employer responsibilities. This includes identifying, purchasing, storing and maintaining all equipment required, which must be returned to the Health Board should the service end. Quarterly reporting and attendance at contract monitoring meetings will be expected.
The contract also includes a winter programme to maintain engagement between November and March, when participation and referrals generally decline due to adverse weather conditions. This element offers adapted gardening‑related activities to ensure continued access for individuals with mobility challenges, long‑term conditions, or those less able to work outdoors during colder months.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process.
This a new service with an existing provider.
The contract is for a period of 1 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 12, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 022108-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has issued 1,023 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 818 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Sell2Wales and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Grow Cardiff was awarded the contract for £33,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 022108-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Grow Cardiff. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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