SECURE TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS

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    "description": "This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract Notice. 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. Procurement documents, including detailed instructions on how to submit bids and the required information, are available at the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html. The criteria for contract award decisions can also be found there. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=165067 Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria set out in this ITT using a structured evaluation process. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=166753 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority's economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: Community Benefits Clauses will be applied in line with Welsh Government policy, focusing on delivering social, economic, and environmental benefits. This includes supporting local employment, engaging with local supply chains (including SMEs), promoting sustainable practices, and contributing to the well-being of communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. (WA Ref:166753) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia."
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