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Summary, notice description and lot information
The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing a public procurement process for the National Collaborative Framework aimed at Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services. This tender, titled 'CCAPS 4035', occurs under an open procedure and falls within the services category, specifically health and social work services (CPV 85000000). Located in Cardiff, UK, the process is currently in the award stage.
An intention to award notice was published on 22nd July 2025, with representations by providers required by 31st July 2025. The proposed placement involves a collaboration between the Swansea Bay University Local Health Board and Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited under Lot 10 of the Framework Agreement. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those experienced in mental health and learning disabilities care, to engage in collaborative frameworks within the Welsh health system.
Providers with a focus on quality assurance and competitive pricing, as highlighted by the key criteria of the PSR Wales Regulations 2025, will have an advantage. Given the framework’s emphasis on service sustainability, social responsibility, and quality of care, large-scale providers with a robust infrastructure to improve access and reduce health inequalities will find an opportunity for growth. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance healthcare delivery while addressing regional clinical and social needs.
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, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, a placement is proposed between Swansea Bay University Local Health Board and Cygnet Learning Disabilities Midlands Limited. This proposed placement is initiated under Lot 10 (Lockable Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) - LD Female) 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 Commissioners, 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. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot. 2. Value - Framework Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Availability of beds in Hospital / Units within the required Framework Lot and within pre-agreed radius significant to a patient. 5. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal. 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. Additional information: Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.
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