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Summary, notice description and lot information
This public procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, focusing on the healthcare industry. The contract is part of the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services. The aim is to place services under Lot 24 (PICU Mental Health – Female) within the framework agreement.
The procurement falls under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 and is currently at the award stage, indicated by the intention to award notice published on 18th July 2025. While the contract remains at the intention to award stage, potential representations by providers must be lodged by 29th July 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health and learning disabilities services.
Companies like Cygnet Health Care Limited, a large supplier in the sector, are well-placed to partake due to their existing relationships and presence in the framework. With the focus on quality, value, collaboration, and social responsibility, vendors who can offer high-quality services while addressing social and geographical patient needs may thrive. The open procurement method encourages competitive bids, making it an attractive prospect for providers aiming to expand or establish themselves in Wales' healthcare services market.
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 Powys Teaching Local Health Board and Cygnet (OE) Limited. This proposed placement is initiated under Lot 24 (PICU Mental Health - 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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