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Evaluation of Alternatives to Admission

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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08 Oct 2025 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process carried out by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves a contract titled "Evaluation of Alternatives to Admission", which falls under the services category within the industry of development consultancy and research services. The procurement took place in the UK, specifically targeting the Welsh region. This process has reached the Award stage, having been concluded as of 8th October 2025. The contract involves evaluating a two-year pilot project on alternatives to admission in mental health, with its duration lasting from 6th October 2025 to 5th April 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below the threshold and without competition.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in development consultancy and mental health services. It highlights a collaborative effort with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, suggesting that organisations with capabilities in providing high-quality mental health research and consultancy services are well-positioned to find opportunities for growth and engagement. Small to large enterprises with expertise in secondary care mental health services enhancement could leverage this as a platform to demonstrate their abilities and influence the shaping of mental health services in Wales. The focus is on creating insights and principles to inform the development of future mental health models, providing a space for innovative and impactful business contributions.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of Alternatives to Admission

Notice Description

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists throughout their careers. They also help providers, users and commissioners of mental health services to assess and improve the care they provide through the College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI). They work to secure the best outcomes for people with mental illness, learning difficulties and developmental disorders by promoting excellent mental health services, training outstanding psychiatrists, promoting quality and research, setting standards and being the voice of psychiatry. The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the only existing professional body in the United Kingdom and have been working in collaboration with NHS Joint Commissioning Committee (and previously National Collaborative Commissioning Unit) on the Dyfodol Programme on behalf of Welsh Government. The programme supports the enhancement of secondary care mental health services and delivery of optimal care for people in Wales with serious and enduring mental illness. The programme provides Health Boards with Spotlight Reports to enable them to design and deliver effective and efficient services, whilst reducing inequities and variation. It also enables the Welsh Government and national partners to acquire valuable insights to plan and commission effectively. This contract is to provide an evaluation of the Alternatives to Admission 2 year pilot project by the end of 2025/26; outlining the challenges, successes and lessons learned about new models of support, care and treatment for young people, and derive a set of principles and considerations to inform their future development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063158-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 5 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL COLLEGE OF PSYCHIATRISTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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