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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process, led by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, involves the proposed placement of residents requiring mental health services at Cwm Celyn, under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). The industry category is Residential Nursing Care Services, and this is situated in the UK region. The process is currently in the award stage, with the publication marking the start of a standstill period.
Representations must be made by 17 November 2025, though the formal award of the contract under PSR Wales is yet to be made. The procurement involves framework agreement competition, particularly under lot CS7, with the contract period identified as generally extending based on patient needs, potentially up to 360 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing specialist residential nursing care services.
It is an excellent opportunity for businesses already operating within the National Collaborative Framework for adult mental health or those looking to join competitive frameworks. Firms capable of offering enhanced care packages and having qualified nursing staff, particularly for mental health and learning disabilities, will find this tender suitable. Such businesses can leverage existing relationships with local health boards and enhance their market presence while contributing to social inclusion within the community served by the contract.
This notice is an intention to award a contract based on a framework agreement with a competition. Under the National Collaborative framework for adult mental health, a placement is proposed between ABUHB and Cwm Celyn. This proposed placement is being made under lot CS7 of the framework agreement as a potential call-off contract. The proposed call off requirement was considered with the basic selection and key criterion as detailed below. Framework providers were evaluated by the Commissioning Team, responsible for a patient placement, under the CAARE criteria to determine (i) under which Framework Lot the Patient's care requirement falls and (ii) the number of observations hours required to meet the patients' needs by enhanced packages of care / additional services. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. 3 Q's on the framework. 2. Cwmcelyn, CS7 3. Placement identified as meeting as all needs. Placement had beds available. Placement within the ABUHB catchment area. Placement has qualified nurses which MDT have identified as required upon discharge. 4. Beds are available, placement near to home, and clinical team. 5. Local area can promote social inclusion. The length of the placement is based on patient need and therefore, is undetermined at present. The supplier is a current provider on the framework and this notice refers to a new placement. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
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