First Episode Psychosis

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is procuring a community based First Episode Psychosis support service for people across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who are experiencing, or recovering from, a first episode of psychosis. The service is intended to work with statutory mental health services and provide person centred, recovery focused support.

The official notice lists possible activities including one to one interventions, peer support, group and wellbeing activities, practical and emotional support for individuals and families, advocacy, information, signposting, community integration, and help with education, training and employment. The estimated total value is £270,860 excluding VAT. The contract is not divided into bidding lots.

The initial term is from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029. The Health Board may extend it by up to two further periods of 12 months, potentially taking the service to 31 March 2031. Variants are not allowed.

The notice uses an open procedure and says the award is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. Technical Quality carries 85% of the evaluation and Social Value carries 15%. Electronic tenders must be submitted by 12:00 GMT on 27 November 2026.

The public notice does not state a separate clarification deadline, so bidders should check the live procurement documents and messages after recording their interest. The notice says the contract is suitable for consortia. It does not specify a named professional or provider registration in the public notice reviewed.

Full selection requirements, mandatory declarations, service specification, contract terms and tender instructions are contained in the procurement documents. To bid, record interest using Sell2Wales reference 172408, access the procurement documents through eTenderWales, and submit electronically through eTenderWales by the stated deadline. The buyer reference is CAV-CP-64547, the Find a Tender notice is 101630-2026 and the Find a Tender OCID is ocds-h6vhtk-079167.

Care Sync advice: allow time before the deadline to confirm portal access, review all mandatory declarations and map the response to the published quality and social value criteria.