National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed the procurement process for the "National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services". This contract, classified under the health industry category, falls under the location of Cardiff, UK. The procurement followed an open procedure, a method aiming to maximize supplier participation, and is currently in the award and contract stage.

A significant milestone in this process was the contract signing on 27th February 2025, with a total value of £416,811.75. The contract involves a placement arranged between Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board and Cygnet Health Care Limited, and is part of Lot 24 in the Framework Agreement. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of providing adult mental health and learning disability hospital services.

Large-scale suppliers with a strong capability in quality audits, given the award criterion focused heavily on quality, would find this tender well-suited to their strengths. The open procurement method used implies that the process was highly competitive though only one bid was tendered, which suggests potential opportunities for lesser-known or smaller businesses to emerge in future tenders by improving their service offerings and competitive strategies.