Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcf-d33d-7342-82cd-dcfc19797d61/hiv-peer-support-programme-for-wales-c07220252026 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # HIV Peer Support Programme for Wales C072/2025/2026 [Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government](https://tendernation.io/buyers/llywodraeth-cymru-welsh-government) Estimated value £300,000 Published 10 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 1 Dec 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Contract Details Notice for the Welsh Government tender for the provision of a national Peer Support Programme for those living with HIV in Wales, with an initial two-year contract to commence from 01 April 2026. The requirement has been guided by the research commissioned from Cardiff University (Planning a new peer support service for people living with HIV in Wales: The first steps - News - Cardiff University. The research sets out high level bullet points on ‘‘How to make peer support a success in Wales’ and these have been replicated below for reference: ### Organisation Build a team involving people living with HIV and key people from the community and clinical services ### Ensure the team understands the community ### Fresh start but learn from lessons of past Steering group that reflects all stakeholders Robust governance and accountability ### Community Community commitment to peer support ### Diversity of mentors Require a mix of experience among representatives ### Service ### Clear fit with other services Integrate evaluation into the service ### High quality training ### Sensitive matching process Slow growth and flexibility ### Clinical Services Champions of peer support in clinic Ensure buy-in from clinical staff ### Processes Open communication ### Sustainability ### Create links between NGO and NHS Mutual understanding between clinicians and mentors ### Not funded by NHS due to budgetary pressures The Welsh Government’s Programme for Government set out ambitious commitments to both develop an HIV Action Plan for Wales and tackle the stigma experienced by those living with HIV. In March 2023, the HIV Action Plan for Wales 2023-2026 was published and contains 30 actions aimed at eliminating HIV transmission within Wales and achieving zero tolerance of HIV-related stigma by 2030. Read full description ## CPV classification Community action programme Community health services Miscellaneous business-related services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a5-2026-02-10T17:45:33Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5a5-2026-02-10T17:45:33Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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