National Collaborative Framework for the provision of services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals Call Off 5670

This procurement process, initiated by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), culminated in the award phase. The tender, titled "National Collaborative Framework for the provision of services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals Call Off 5670", falls under the health and social work services industry category. The contract was awarded to Cygnet NW Limited and involves services within the UK region.

Notably, this procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Regulations 2025 and not the Public Contracts Regulations. The contract, signed on 29th July 2025, has a duration of 360 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in adult mental health and learning disability services or child and adolescent mental health services.

Service providers in the health and social work sector can leverage such frameworks to expand their operations within the UK, particularly those already aligned with the framework agreements. Large enterprises like Cygnet NW Limited have successfully secured the contract, indicating a robust competitive edge would benefit similarly positioned organisations aiming to grow through public sector collaborations. The structured procurement process and framework adoption serve as a platform for service continuity and expansion in Wales' healthcare services.