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This notice is to provide information on the engagement already carried out by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, prior to start the procurement in January 2026 for the 3 Lot services; Lot 1- Rainbow Connectors Lot 2- Community Advocacy Lot 3- Welfare Advice The commissioning team and voluntary sector partnership team already undertook significant engagement, making sure to give all stakeholders and interested parties the opportunity to have their say and to contribute toward service outcomes and service qualities that will underpin future commissioning activities. The team organised workshops led by expert facilitators held bespoke forums and meetings including meetings with colleagues across the Division who have interests in the services and how they are run as many colleagues will refer citizens into these services. Timeline: November 2024 – Present Reach & Participation: 350+ registrations across workshops and focus groups, 1500+ recipients reached via inclusive email outreach Stakeholders included: lived experience representatives, VCSEs, health/social care partners, carers, and families A wide range of engagement methods were employed when communicating and meeting with stakeholders, including the following: • Email communications and written communications • Verbal communication • Community Groups • Co-design workshops • Webinars • Targeted focus groups • Smaller meetings with providers or potential providers • Professional insight sessions (OT, Psychology, LD, AMH) • Continuous feedback loops • Meetings with Divisional colleagues to gain feedback and insight into current service provision and any gaps / opportunities for expansion, diversification or change. • Visual minutes were prepared for two of the workshops. Given the delay in our intentions to recommission by way of an Alliance Commissioning Model, we are recommission these 3 Lots on a 1+1+1 basis, to allow us time to reflect, refine our approach, and ensure the model is fit for purpose across our system.

Point of Care Testing Contract for ABUHB Lots are currently in review but in consideration are: Blood Gases Blood Glucose iStat Respiratory Testing Final plans to be confirmed in due course

As above, the analytical software, support and platform for the whoole system analysis and operation.

The emergency department well-being and home safe service was established to support local clinical teams and patients accessing emergency department services. The service offers support for frail older people and vulnerable adults in emergency departments, as well as resettling people in their homes with follow-up welfare calls or visits, and where necessary, to connect them to community services to avoid readmission into the emergency department.

Endoscopy Insourcing & Bowel Screening Services at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - please note this will be a mini-competition using the All Wales framework for Provision of Clinical, Surgical and Diagnostics Procedures Ref: ITT_96139 - ITT_98956 / PRO-OJEULT-50776

Point of Care Testing Contract for ABUHB Lots are currently in review but in consideration are: Blood Gases Blood Glucose iStat Respiratory Testing Final plans to be confirmed in due course

Regional Outsourcing Cataracts for Aneurin Bevan, Cwm Taff and Cardiff and Vale University Health Boards. This will be a mini competition off the All Wales Insourcing / Outsourcing Framework.

IHC AND ISH STAINING SYSTEMS - REAGENT RENTAL FOR PATHOLOGY

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), in partnership with the Gwent Regional Partnership Board (RPB), has identified the Place Based Care (PBC) Programme as a key transformational priority. This programme is designed to unite community members, organisations, services, and multidisciplinary teams responsible for promoting the health and well-being of local populations. Its overarching aim is to foster resilient, connected communities, reduce health inequalities, and lower rates of preventable illness and premature death. The programme focuses on delivering care and support closer to home while ensuring timely, equitable, and efficient access to specialist services when needed. To enable the effective implementation and continuous improvement of this initiative, ABUHB is seeking independent evaluators with proven expertise in assessing complex systems change and the development of high-performing, integrated neighbourhood teams. The appointed evaluators will play a vital role in measuring progress, outcomes, and impact, and in driving ongoing learning and improvement across the system. Key outcomes required would include: • Developing a set of feasible outcomes, indicators, and measurement tools that the programme can use to track short, medium, and long-term changes that will provide insight into the impact of the programme • Developing a set of feasible outcomes, indicators, and measurement tools to assess impact on community and individual well-being in the long term. • To implement a capacity-building programme enabling the programme team and partners to understand and apply the measurement frameworks outlined in Objectives 2 and 3 • To provide a summary of the position after one year, highlighting progress in sustainability and scaling The health board would require this contract to commence 01/01/2026 and be delivered by 31/03/2026.