BME Mental Health Support Service- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is procuring a culturally sensitive, community-based mental health support service for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service is intended for people experiencing mental health challenges or at risk of poor mental health. It will provide early intervention, emotional wellbeing support, advocacy, information, advice, guidance and signposting.

Delivery may include one-to-one assistance, peer support, wellbeing activities, community engagement, awareness raising and help to access statutory and voluntary sector services. The procurement is one whole contract and is not divided into lots. Its estimated value is £299,686.50 excluding VAT.

The initial term runs from 1 April 2027 to 30 September 2029. The Health Board may extend the contract for two further 12-month periods, which could take it to 30 September 2031. Electronic tenders must reach eTenderWales by 12:00 noon on 27 November 2026.

The public notice does not state a separate clarification deadline. Procurement documents, participation instructions, the service specification, contract terms and evaluation requirements are available through eTenderWales. Submissions may be made in English or Welsh.

The notice says this opportunity is suitable for consortia. It does not state a sector-specific registration or bidder accreditation in the public notice, so bidders should check the procurement documents for all eligibility and evidence requirements. The award uses a single-stage evaluation with Technical Quality weighted at 85% and Social Value at 15%.

The appointed provider will be expected to work with primary care, secondary mental health services, local authorities, community organisations and other stakeholders. The service should use person-centred, recovery-focused interventions that reflect cultural, linguistic and social needs, reduce health inequalities, improve access to support, reduce isolation and strengthen resilience and wellbeing. The buyer is a body governed by public law whose main activity is health.

The notice identifies this as a Provider Selection Regime Wales contract notice and says the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 apply. It also says the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Care Sync advice: register interest early on eTenderWales, read every procurement document and confirm any clarification cut-off shown in the portal before preparing the response.