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TenderHealth servicesCPV: 85000000

Refresh of Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Published 31 Jul, 2025
Contract Value
Not specified
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Overview

Summary, notice description and lot information

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the tender stage for a significant procurement exercise titled "Refresh of Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing." This initiative is a collaborative effort involving all Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in Wales. The procurement caters to the health industry, with an emphasis on mental health and learning disabilities care.

The process is conducted openly and mainly focuses on service delivery within the UK region. Key dates include a tender period ending on 25th August 2025, with the award period commencing shortly after on the same day. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector to expand their operations, particularly for those specialising in mental health and learning disabilities care services.

Organisations with capabilities to offer these services or wishing to amend existing frameworks by revising pricing or adding new care settings can participate. The procurement allows for the admission of new providers to the framework, offering an open pathway for consortia or experienced service providers to establish or broaden their footprint in the Welsh healthcare market.

Notice Description

In line with the original Invitation to Tender documentation issued to Service Providers in respect of the Framework Agreement, the Trust now seeks to undertake a refresh of the Framework Agreement, to encompass the commercial arrangements. This exercise is being conducted as an NHS and Local Authorities in Wales collaborative initiative with Velindre University NHS Trust (the "Trust") acting as the procurement agent through NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services on behalf of all Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in Wales. As part of the refresh exercise, Service Providers are invited, subject to the terms of this letter and the details contained within the attached documents, to: a. revise their prices contained within the Framework Agreement.

Prices can remain the same, be adjusted downwards only b. apply to add new Care Home/Settings to its existing service provision for any of the available Lots (Annex 1 document to be completed); and/or c. revise its service provision (i) within a current Care Home/Care Setting and Lot to instead provide the services from a current Care Home/Care Setting under a different Lot to the one under which it is currently providing the services and/or (ii) to remove Care Homes/Care Settings from its service provision. By way of information, this exercise also allows new providers to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement (as varied), subject to satisfying the Trust's applicable minimum selection criteria.

Lot Information9 Lots
1CS1. Care home, mental health, without continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

2CS2. Care home, learning disabilities, without continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

3CS3. Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), without continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

4CS4. Care home, mental health, with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

5CS5. Care home, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

6CS6. Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

7CS7. Care home with nursing, mental health, with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

8CS8. Care home with nursing, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

9CS9. Care home with nursing, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing
Active

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are undertaking a new procurement exercise to refresh an all-Wales framework agreement (Framework) for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-154068
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Tender

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

Publication, submission, and award timeline

Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice

Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority

Buyer organisation and contact details

NWS
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Services
Contact Name
Not specified
CARDIFF
CF15 7QZ
Wales
Wales
TLL5 South East Wales

Awarded Supplier

Supplier who was awarded this contract

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Not specifiedAwarded
Not specified
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Number of Suppliers
0
Awards Value
Not specified

Documents & Links

External resources and data downloads

Notice Documents
Refresh of Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing - In line with the original Invitation to Tender documentation issued to Service Providers in respect of the Framework Agreement, the Trust now seeks to undertake a refresh of the Framework Agreement, to encompass the commercial arrangements. This exercise is being conducted as an NHS and Local Authorities in Wales collaborative initiative with Velindre University NHS Trust (the "Trust") acting as the procurement agent through NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services on behalf of all Local Health Boards and Local Authorities in Wales. As part of the refresh exercise, Service Providers are invited, subject to the terms of this letter and the details contained within the attached documents, to: a. revise their prices contained within the Framework Agreement. Prices can remain the same, be adjusted downwards only b. apply to add new Care Home/Settings to its existing service provision for any of the available Lots (Annex 1 document to be completed); and/or c. revise its service provision (i) within a current Care Home/Care Setting and Lot to instead provide the services from a current Care Home/Care Setting under a different Lot to the one under which it is currently providing the services and/or (ii) to remove Care Homes/Care Settings from its service provision. By way of information, this exercise also allows new providers to gain entry onto the Framework Agreement (as varied), subject to satisfying the Trust's applicable minimum selection criteria.
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