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RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

Cardiff
Published 1 Dec, 2025
Contract Value
£91,040
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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 the Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement related to the health industry. The upcoming tender, titled "RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE," is situated in Cardiff, within the UK Region. As of 1st December 2025, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 12th December 2025.

This anticipated contract aims to support the Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in reinstating a fast-track mental health assessment pathway to aid urgent cases efficiently. For businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare services, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth by delivering critical mental health services. Companies equipped to handle rapid turnaround mental health assessments and provide holistic care through social prescribing are well-suited to compete for this contract.

The project requires service providers to perform assessments within 24 hours, manage up to 87 referrals per month, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. With a contract value of £91,040, this two-year service plan is a notable chance for providers seeking to expand their portfolio in public health services.

Notice Description

The Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters of Cardiff and Vale UHB seek to reinstate the Mental Health Fast Track Pathway, to provide rapid assessment within 24 hours and targeted support for urgent cases.

Lot Information1 Lot
1Untitled Lot
Planned

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to procure a service to provide rapid mental health assessment and short-term support for patients across the Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters for a period of two years. The service will deliver urgent assessments within 24 hours of referral, offer up to 6-8 one-to-one sessions per patient, and integrate social prescribing to support holistic care. It will handle up to 87 referrals per month (approximately 1,041 patients annually), using existing referral mechanisms to maintain continuity and reduce pressure on primary care. Performance will be monitored through quarterly reporting on referral volumes, timeliness, DNA rates, and social prescribing outcomes, with a target of 95% of assessments completed within 24 hours. The aim is to provide timely, cost-effective mental health support in the community, prevent escalation of need, and improve patient outcomes.

Procurement Classification

Notice type, method, and CPV codes

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158616
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified
Current Stage
Planning

Contract Values

Financial information and value estimates

Tender Value
£91,040
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Contract duration information not available.

Key Dates

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Notice Status

Current status of tender, lots, awards, and contracts

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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
Marisa Riley
CARDIFF
CF14 4HH
Wales
Wales
TLL5 South East Wales

Awarded Supplier

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

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