National Collaborative Framework for the provision of services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals Call Off CCAPS 5641

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has confirmed a contract award for a National Collaborative Framework focusing on services for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals, specifically through a framework agreement with competition. This procurement, identified by the contract call-off number CCAPS 5641, operates under the Provider Selection Regime Wales Regulations 2025, and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023. The contract was awarded to St Andrew’s Healthcare on 4 August 2025, and the delivery is centred in the UKL region, with the procurement classified under the CPV code 85000000, indicating health and social work services.

The procurement stage is the award, and the contract is scheduled to run for a period of 360 days. This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale healthcare service providers familiar with framework agreements and competitive call-offs. Companies specialising in mental health and social care services have the potential to benefit significantly from the collaboration opportunities that such framework agreements offer.

With a focus on improving health access and reducing inequalities, this contract aligns well with businesses that can provide high-quality assurance and sustainable service delivery. Such firms are encouraged to leverage their expertise in competitive pricing and geographic availability of services to gain an advantage in similar tender engagements. Moreover, companies with strategic corporate responsibility initiatives could stand out by showcasing their community benefits proposals, thus enhancing their business growth prospects in future tenders within the healthcare sector.