National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services - Ref PRO-OJEULT-47288

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 15:38

Award

04 Jul 2022 at 10:57

Tender

25 Jun 2021 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee and local health boards in Wales, is refreshing the National Collaborative Framework Agreement for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disability Hospital Services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) as of October 2026. This tender process supplies specialist inpatient services including assessment, treatment, and ongoing care. The procurement is positioned in the services category, located in the UK, specifically aimed at health and social work services. It follows an open procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime Wales Contract, with a framework agreement set up for a total duration of 8 years. The current framework is active and due to conclude on 31 March 2027, with options to extend for an additional 3 years. The tender submission deadline is set for 30 July 2026, ensuring a comprehensive assessment stage, focusing primarily on quality assurance, value, collaboration, and social responsibility, making clear requirements for financial assessments and technical capabilities.

This tender provides expansive growth opportunities for businesses within the health services industry. Specifically, organisations with expertise in mental health and learning disability services, compliance with necessary certifications, and the ability to meet financial and technical criteria, are well-suited to compete. Sectors encompassing psychological, safety, and health management can leverage this framework to enter or expand their footprint in the healthcare service domain. The framework supports collaboration among providers, enabling the integration of service units, flexible pricing, and the inclusion of community benefits, promoting an optimal environment for consortia to innovate and collaborate while contributing to social and economic objectives under a high-profile public procurement exercise valued at £480 million.

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Notice Title

National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services - Ref PRO-OJEULT-47288

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee, is undertaking the October 2026 refresh of the National Collaborative Framework Agreement for Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Hospital Services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), on behalf of the Local Health Boards in Wales and the contracting authority for the Isle of Man. The Framework Agreement covers the provision of specialist inpatient Adult Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care services for patients requiring placements. Bidders will be assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot. 2. Value - Framework Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Availability of beds in Hospital / Units within the required Framework Lot and within pre-agreed radius significant to a patient. 5. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal. The Framework Agreement is in its 5th year and runs until 31st of March 2027 with 3-year extension option. The intended dates between which the relevant health services are intended to be provided are listed below. Please note that this notice relates to a refresh under the already established Framework. Current Framework - start date: 1st April 2022 - end date: 31st March 2027 3-year extension option as follows; 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029 1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030

Lot Information

Medium Secure Learning Disability Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Medium Secure Learning Disability Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Medium Secure Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Medium Secure Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Low Secure Learning Disability Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Low Secure Learning Disability Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Low Secure Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Low Secure Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Blended Secure Learning Disabilities Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Blended Secure Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Blended Secure Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Acute Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Acute Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

PICU Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

PICU Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health Male

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Blended Secure Learning Disabilities Female

The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.

Renewal: There are three further annual extension options available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c03b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061373-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Local Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Local Health Board

Manx Care of Nobles Hospital - Isle of Man

NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (hosted by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB)

Powys Teaching Health Board

Powys Teaching Local Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRONLLYS
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
28
Supplier Names

Adferiad Recovery

Coed Du Hall Ltd

Cygnet Clifton Limited

Cygnet Health Care Limited

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Limited

Cygnet Mids & Wales

Cygnet Mids LD MH

Cygnet NW & Yorks

Cygnet NW Limited

Cygnet Surrey Limited

Elysium Healthcare (All Saints) Ltd

Elysium Healthcare (St Marys) Ltd

Elysium Healthcare Limited

Elysium Healthcare No2 Ltd

Elysium Healthcare No3 Ltd

Heatherwood Court Ltd

Mental Health Care (New Hall) Limited

Mental Health Care (Newton House) Limited

Mental Health Care (St. David's) Limited

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Partnerships in Care

Pinetree Care Services Ltd

Priory Group

Regis Healthcare Limited

Rushcliffe Independent Hospital

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust

St Andrews Healthcare

St Peters Hospital Ltd

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