National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services

The procurement process described is for a contract awarded by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, a division hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, situated in Cardiff, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services," falls under the health and social work services category and is specifically designed for the UKL region. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) according to the relevant 2025 regulations, bypassing the usual Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023.

The contract award announcement, bearing the ID 044099-2025, was made public on 30th July 2025. The process reached the award stage, and the contract was signed on 29th July 2025, with a contract period lasting 360 days. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to participate in the provision of adult mental health, learning disabilities, and child and adolescent mental health services within hospital settings.

Given the robust demand for these specialised healthcare services, there are significant growth prospects for experienced service providers who can deliver high-quality care. Cygnet Health Care Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been identified as the awarded supplier, indicating that businesses with similar capabilities in the sector have a competitive edge in pursuing similar contracts under these frameworks. The framework agreement call-off with competition allows for dynamic and responsive service provision, creating an enabling environment for business expansion in this critical sector.