2 Lots- Welfare Advice Service, Rainbow Connectors service
Overview
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The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is currently engaging in a public procurement process for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, through an open procedure under The Procurement Act 2023. The tender is active and consists of two lots: the Welfare Advice Service and the Rainbow Connectors service, targeted towards providing recovery-oriented support that is person-centred and outcome-focused. The health and social work services fall under industry category 85000000 and will be delivered across various regions within the United Kingdom, mainly UKL21, UKL22, and UKL16.
The procuring entity, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), has organised this tender, with the submission period ending on 13 February 2026, and the award date slated for 23 March 2026. Bidders will be scored on cost and quality to determine the sole supplier for the contract, valued at approximately £90,209,616, gross amounting to £108,251,539. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their portfolio within the public health sector.
Companies that offer innovative, cost-effective solutions with a strong emphasis on person-centred services would be ideally suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement process is structured to encourage competition, providing a platform for diverse providers to present their capabilities. Additionally, the service contracts have the potential for renewal up until 31 March 2029, offering long-term business prospects.
This is an excellent opportunity for companies to establish a partnership with public health services and contribute to the welfare and support of individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs, and dementia across Wales.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) requires a contract for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, divided in 2 Lots: Lot 1- Welfare Advice Service Lot 2- Rainbow Connector Service The procurement will be done under The Procurement Act 2023 using Open Procedure. Therefore, to fully test the market and allow SMEs to have the opportunity to bid, it is decided that an open market is the best approach. Tenders will be evaluated following the process below: 1.
Conditions for Participation (inclusive of the Selection Criteria Document) 1.1. Only bidders who pass all questions within the qualification envelope and Selection Criteria document will proceed to the Key Criteria Stage. 2.
Key Criteria Response 2.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their technical response evaluated in accordance with the evaluation methodology. 3.
Commercial Response 3.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their commercial response evaluated. 4.
Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will be invited to attend a face to face presentation. To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.
The Welfare Advice Service reflects the strategic approach of the ABUHB Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division to offer recovery orientated services, which are person-centred and outcome focussed utilising the strengths of each individual to focus on what matters to them
The Rainbow Connector Service is targeted when people are being discharged from either hospital or community statutory settings. The service currently demonstrates a high level of support across all ages and conditions, including people with mental health distress, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs and people living with dementia
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The contract period is one year.
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