Provision of Specialised Therapy Services for Children with Neurological Disorders

CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 08:21

Planning

27 Aug 2021 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract pertains to the provision of specialised therapy services for children with neurological disorders, managed by the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board alongside Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay University Health Boards. The contract is classified under the Physiotherapy services category and is valued at approximately £467,588.24. The location for service delivery is Wales, with the services scheduled to commence from 1st July 2026, extending up to 30th June 2027, with options to extend further. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase under a Direct Award Process 2 method, following regulations under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This process initiated a standstill period set to conclude by 19th June 2026, with services provided primarily from facilities equipped to deliver physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapies for neurological conditions including cerebral palsy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in neuro-disability care, particularly those with advanced expertise in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy services. Businesses that can provide high-quality, sustainable services that enhance patient outcomes and support continuity of care will find this contract to be well-aligned with their capabilities. The procurement is favourable for SMEs, like Cerebral Palsy Cymru, which has demonstrated capacity and capability in providing these services to a high standard. Engaging in this contract could potentially open avenues for business growth and reputation enhancement by delivering impactful healthcare services within an established collaborative healthcare consortium across Wales.

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Notice Title

Provision of Specialised Therapy Services for Children with Neurological Disorders

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is acting on behalf of Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board, who together form a consortium for the procurement of neuro-disability therapy services for children and young people aged from birth to 19 years. This notice constitutes an Intention to Award Notice and confirms the Commissioner's intention to award a contract following the application of Direct Award Process 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations. Direct Award Process 2 has been identified as the most appropriate procurement route for this requirement, as the existing contract is due to expire and the Commissioner proposes to replace it with a new contract at the end of its current term. The proposed contractual arrangements do not represent a considerable change to the existing service, and the Commissioner is satisfied that the current provider is delivering the contract to an acceptable standard and is likely to meet the requirements of the proposed contract. Publication of this Intention to Award Notice commences the standstill period in accordance with the applicable regulations. The standstill period will end on the 19th June 2026. No contract will be entered into before the conclusion of the standstill period. The services are intended to be provided from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with the option to extend for two further 12-month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed service will deliver specialist therapy services for children and young people with neurological disabilities across the localities of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and Swansea Bay University Health Board. The service will provide physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech and language therapy for the assessment, intervention, and management of children and young people with neuro-disabilities, including conditions such as cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury. Services will be delivered by HCPC-registered specialists with advanced expertise in neuro-disability care. The provider's facilities are fully accessible for children and young people with disabilities, provide a welcoming and family-friendly environment, and include resources and spaces designed to promote independence and support developmental goals. The contracting authority intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Cerebral Palsy Cymru, following Direct Award Process 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The existing provider has been assessed against the basic selection criteria and the five key criteria of quality, value, collaboration and service sustainability, improving access and reducing health inequalities, and social responsibility. The assessment concluded that the provider is currently delivering, and is likely to continue to deliver, services to the required standard and has the capacity, capability, governance arrangements, and professional competence necessary to perform the contract. The services are intended to be provided from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, with options to extend for: 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028 and 1 July 2028 to 30 June 2029. Estimated Lifetime Value of the Proposed Contract The estimated lifetime value of the proposed contract, including all extension options, is 467,588.24 GBP The existing contract was awarded on 1 April 2023 for an initial three-year term. The estimated lifetime value of the existing contract at the time it was entered into was 459,843.00 GBP Additional information: The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision-makers via E-mail at keri.jones3@wales.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR Wales. Final award subject to approval by Welsh Government

Procurement Information

. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054538-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£467,588 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL44 Neath Port Talbot
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Neath Port Talbot
Electoral Ward
Baglan
Westminster Constituency
Aberafan Maesteg

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEREBRAL PALSY CYMRU

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