National Collaborative Framework for the provision of services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals Call Off CCAPS 5286

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Wales 2025 regulations, specifically for health and social work services. The contracting authority is NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, based in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and is part of a national collaborative framework for the provision of services in adult mental health, learning disabilities, and child and adolescent mental health hospitals.

The contract, which follows a framework agreement with competition, was awarded to St Andrew's Healthcare, and the active status was confirmed on 25th July 2025. The contract period spans 360 days, reinforcing a structured collaboration in the healthcare sector. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses within the health service sector, particularly those specialising in mental health and social care services.

Firms that can provide high-quality, cost-effective, and collaborative healthcare solutions would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on improving access and reducing health inequalities, as stated in the PSR Wales regulations, means that providers who can demonstrate value, social responsibility, and geographical reach have a competitive advantage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with innovative approaches to care, or those capable of delivering enhanced packages of care, stand to benefit considerably from participation in such frameworks.