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BCU-FTS-60166- A Universal All Age Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience Package of Intervention with Built in Training

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Award

19 Jan 2026 at 12:20

Tender

17 Sep 2025 at 13:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, centers around the delivery of a comprehensive mental health, wellbeing, and resilience package with integrated training. This tender, titled "BCU-FTS-60166- A Universal All Age Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience Package of Intervention with Built in Training," falls under the services category, specifically education and training services. It covers the regions of UKL13, UKL12, UKL11, and UKL23 in the UK. The procurement activity is at the award stage as of 19th January 2026, following an open procedure. The contract stands at a value of £275,000 net (£330,000 gross) and was awarded to Friends Resilience, a small enterprise based in Australia. The contract is for a duration of 36 months, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, and becomes effective on 1st February 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the training and educational services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health and well-being. Organisations capable of delivering a bilingual and evidence-based intervention programme will find the project appealing. Moreover, given the focus on mental health resilience, businesses involved in producing educational materials and resources will benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier Friends Resilience, are well-suited for this opportunity, especially if they can provide both digital and physical training resources. The open procurement method ensures that all qualified entities can compete, enhancing the potential for securing a contract that supports long-term business growth and expansion in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

BCU-FTS-60166- A Universal All Age Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience Package of Intervention with Built in Training

Notice Description

36 month contract for a universal mental-health, wellbeing and resilience programme with built in training, with the option to extend up to 2x 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for an additional of 2x 12 month periods, subject to Health Board funding and supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004303-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-02-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

Contact Name
Gethin Barlow
Contact Email
gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921501263

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRIENDS RESILIENCE

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