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Summary, notice description and lot information
The procurement process initiated by the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board pertains to the contracting process titled "Manor Lodge- IW" within the services sector, specifically focusing on adult mental health services. The buying organisation, headquartered in Newport, UK, is progressing with a framework agreement under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). This procurement is currently at the award stage with a call-off contract proposed under lot CS4 of a National Collaborative framework.
Important dates related to this process include the contract signing date of 29th September 2025, with representations by providers required by 9th October 2025. The contract is intended for the UKL region, aiming to enhance mental health patient placements in collaboration with Manor Lodge. This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale service providers, particularly those specialising in mental health care, to expand within the public health sector.
Businesses involved in providing enhanced care packages, patient placements, and comprehensive mental health services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for wider competition, encouraging eligible providers within the specified framework to demonstrate their capability through the CAARE criteria, including quality and geographic suitability for patient needs. The collaboration with the health board promises to boost the successful supplier's presence and reputation in providing essential health services within the Welsh healthcare system.
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 Manor Lodge. This proposed placement is being made under lot CS4 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; The placement holds 3 Q's where quality is concerned, the patient is familiar and happy with area of placement able to meet identified needs Close to care team who are familiar with complex needs promote family contact, the placement close to current care team as well as family and within an area the patient has agreed to and is familiar with, The local area can promote social inclusion to meet needs and promote family contact. There are no conflicts of interest/declarations from the decision makers in relation to this placement. 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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