National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff, has successfully concluded the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and represents a collaborative effort with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board. The procurement method employed was an open procedure leading to an award, with the contract signed between Betsi Cadwaladr University Local Health Board and Elysium Healthcare Limited on 10th March 2025.

This contract, valued at £270,698.60, pertains to Lot 21 of the framework. The services will be delivered across the UKL region, and the framework aims to enhance hospital services within mental health care settings. For businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those involved in adult mental health, learning disabilities, and specialised hospital services such as CAMHS, this tender offers significant opportunities for growth.

The procurement framework creates avenues for large healthcare providers like Elysium Healthcare Limited to expand their service offerings and capabilities through collaborative agreements with public health boards. Quality audits form the primary award criteria, emphasising high service standards, which could incentivise healthcare companies to enhance their quality management systems to compete in tenders like this. The open procedure allows for broad competition, encouraging businesses with substantial expertise in health and social work services to participate actively in similar future opportunities.