National Collaborative Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process involves NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, for several lots regarding care frameworks for adults in mental health and learning disabilities care homes in Wales. This initiative falls under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The framework encompasses services classified under health and social work, with focus areas such as care home mental health and learning disabilities, and involves a selection of new providers through the annual refresh mechanism. The process is in the intention to award phase, with a deadline for representations extending to midnight on Friday, 3 April 2026. The final year of the framework will expire on 31 March 2027, and the procurement method follows an open procedure. Framework updates also include modifications aligned with regulations and are part of the final year of the framework due to expire in 2027, covering regions in Wales classified by CPV code 85100000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the healthcare sector. It proposes consistent competitive dynamics through annual refreshes under the established framework agreement, which expands potential entries and modifies existing contracts. Businesses in health services, particularly those skilled in providing mental health and learning disabilities care, are well-positioned to compete. This tender tends to favour providers with strong financial health, adequate insurance coverage, technical and professional abilities, and technical certifications from bodies such as CIW/CQC. Furthermore, SMEs have been actively participating and successfully awarded contracts, thus offering diversified opportunities for smaller healthcare suppliers in Wales. Collaboration and service sustainability are critical evaluation criteria, enhancing business prospects and encouraging community and service-oriented growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Collaborative Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales

Notice Description

not applicable at this time

Lot Information

Lot 1

12 months extension of the Framework Agreement for the provision of National Collaborative Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales for a twelve (12) month period from 31st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. Please note that this Framework Agreement is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. The modification of the framework agreement is being undertake in line with Regulation 13(4)(d).

Options: There is an option to extend the agreement by 12 months from date of expiry.

CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

CS5 - Care home learning disabilities with continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

CS6 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

CS7 - Care home with nursing mental health with continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

CS2 - Care home learning disabilities without continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Procurement Information

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039256-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 15 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Additional Buyers

Cwm Taf Morgannwg 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
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
79
Supplier Names

Principle Medical Group Ltd

FERRY CARE LIMITED

STONES HOLDINGS LIMITED

PRINCIPALITY CARE LTD

WOODROWE HEALTHCARE LTD

STEPPING STONES RESETTLEMENT UNIT LIMITED

FIVE OAKS CARE LIMITED

Accomplish Group

ELYSIUM HEALTHCARE No.2 LIMITED

The Carningli Trust Ltd

Ucan Care Ltd

WATERVIEW CARE LTD

Ocean Community Services Ltd

React Support Services Ltd

SHAW HEALTHCARE (GROUP) LTD

Silver Springs Support Ltd

Ashdale Care Ltd

BRAMBLE BAY LTD

Calon Fawr Nursing home Limited

Rushcliffe Independent Hospital

Brynhaulog Limited

CareTech Community Services Limited

Coed Du Hall Ltd

Consensus Support Services Ltd

Elan Assisted Living Services Limited

Elliots Hill Care Ltd

Ffynnone Care Home

Foel Farm

Fronhaul and Brookfield Care Home Ltd

Pobl Care and Support

Hafod

Lewis Jones Care Ltd

Mental Health Care (New Hall) Limited

Mental Health Care (St. David's) Limited

Perthyn

Serendipity care and Support Ltd

Swanton Care and Community

Stroud Care Services

Shangri-La Chapel Hill Ltd

ORBIS EDUCATION AND CARE LIMITED

TREHERNE CARE & CONSULTANCY LIMITED

The Disabilities Trust

Ty Gofal Ltd

Platinum Care

Priory Project Ltd

Tyn Y coed Care

Elmtree Healthcare Ltd

Prosper Care & Support Limited

Liberty Placements

Achieve together Limited

Era Living Solutions Ltd

Gelli Aur Care Ltd

GELLI MOR LTD

Glasallt Fawr

GOFAL CYMRU CARE LTD

Home Address

Positive Lifestyles (Porthcawl) Ltd

West Wales Care Ltd

M&D Care Ltd

Integra Community Living Options Ltd

Abertawe Residential Care ltd

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (AVALON) LIMITED

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (CLWYD) LIMITED

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (COMMUNITY) LIMITED

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (HIGHFIELD PARK) LIMITED

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (HOYLAKE) LIMITED

CASTLE CARE SPECIALIST SERVICES LIMITED

Grange Residential Care Ltd

Oakview Care

PARC HOUSE LTD

Cygnet Mids & Wales

MENTAL HEALTH CARE (ROCKFIELD) LIMITED

HOMESTYLE CARE LTD

CARE WITHOUT COMPROMISE LIMITED

PEMBROKESHIRE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED

Teulu Bach

CRUSADER MEDICAL CARE LTD

Awelon healthcare

Cygnet Learning Disabilities Limited

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