National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, completed the procurement process under the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services. This process, initiated as an open tender and now in the award stage, involved a significant contract with Cygnet Health Care Limited. The procurement focuses on health and social work services industry category, specifically in the services domain.

The placement, under Lot 22, is part of a call-off contract, highlighting the operational flexibility offered by the framework. This contract was signed on 24th April 2025, with Cygnet Health Care Limited as the active supplier and Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board as a key party, targeting services within the region marked as UKL. 35.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for companies specialising in healthcare and social work services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in mental health, learning disabilities, and CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). Organisations with expertise in delivering quality-audited healthcare provisions stand to benefit by engaging with similar frameworks or competitive bids. Although only one bid was submitted, possibly highlighting the level of specialisation required, this process reflects potential avenues for large-scale healthcare providers to expand their service portfolios through collaborative frameworks.

The open procedure procurement method offers transparency and equal opportunities, making it apt for entities looking to solidify their position in the UK's healthcare sector.