Planning

Alliance Commissioning MH/LD +ND

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

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is currently in the planning stage of a major procurement process titled "Alliance Commissioning MH/LD +ND." This initiative, set under the category of health services, aims to transform the commissioning of services for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Dementia, and Neurodivergence within the Gwent region. The planned start date for the contract is 1st September 2026, continuing through to 31st August 2036. This tender is adopting an alliance-based contracting model, valuing collaboration over traditional competitive approaches. The total estimated gross value of the contract is £2,220,000 with a net amount of £1,850,000, and it is scheduled for a future notice release on 1st July 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector, especially those with expertise in community health services and experience partnering with public authorities on collaborative models of care. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on integrated care models and efficient service delivery. Such businesses can leverage this tender to expand their service offerings, establish crucial partnerships with the NHS, and directly contribute to improved health outcomes in the Gwent region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alliance Commissioning MH/LD +ND

Notice Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is planning to transform the way we commission Community Voluntary Sector (Third Sector Services) for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Dementia and Neurodivergence services in Gwent. We currently commission services, based on a traditional competitive tendering process, usually contracting with one service provider for one service area. We usually draw up the specification, based on a population needs assessment, and enter into a formal procurement tendering process, which sets individual voluntary sector organisations against each other in competition. We need to move away from this model to a more collaborative, alliance based contracting model or approach. The Alliance model enables us to become equal partners as part of a specific partnership, focusing on citizen outcomes within a seamless system of care and support for our citizens.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022838-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Lurdes Conceicao Moreira Magalhaes
Contact Email
lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+441495300868

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP18 3XQ
Post Town
Newport
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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