Planning

3 Lots- Adult Mental Health & LD - Welfare Advice, Rainbow Connectors, Community Advocacy

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 13:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, situated in Cardiff, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for three lots under Adult Mental Health & Learning Disabilities services, titled "3 Lots- Adult Mental Health & LD - Welfare Advice, Rainbow Connectors, Community Advocacy." The industry category is Health and Social Work Services, with services to be delivered across the region UKL in the United Kingdom. The procurement aims to commence in January 2026, with contracts starting from 27th April 2026. The preliminary market engagement was completed by May 2025, with significant input from 350+ stakeholders across workshops and focus groups, addressing aspects of service quality and delivery models.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, especially those adept at handling mental health and learning disability services. It's particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in engaging with public sector health services. The procurement will be conducted under the Alliance Commissioning Model, offering an innovative approach to service provision that encourages collaboration across organisations. With a gross value of £1,386,000, this contract provides a substantial opportunity for growth and community engagement, especially for entities already accustomed to operating in dynamic, community-focused environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 Lots- Adult Mental Health & LD - Welfare Advice, Rainbow Connectors, Community Advocacy

Notice Description

This notice is to provide information on the engagement already carried out by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, prior to start the procurement in January 2026 for the 3 Lot services; Lot 1- Rainbow Connectors Lot 2- Community Advocacy Lot 3- Welfare Advice The commissioning team and voluntary sector partnership team already undertook significant engagement, making sure to give all stakeholders and interested parties the opportunity to have their say and to contribute toward service outcomes and service qualities that will underpin future commissioning activities. The team organised workshops led by expert facilitators held bespoke forums and meetings including meetings with colleagues across the Division who have interests in the services and how they are run as many colleagues will refer citizens into these services. Timeline: November 2024 - Present Reach & Participation: 350+ registrations across workshops and focus groups, 1500+ recipients reached via inclusive email outreach Stakeholders included: lived experience representatives, VCSEs, health/social care partners, carers, and families A wide range of engagement methods were employed when communicating and meeting with stakeholders, including the following: * Email communications and written communications * Verbal communication * Community Groups * Co-design workshops * Webinars * Targeted focus groups * Smaller meetings with providers or potential providers * Professional insight sessions (OT, Psychology, LD, AMH) * Continuous feedback loops * Meetings with Divisional colleagues to gain feedback and insight into current service provision and any gaps / opportunities for expansion, diversification or change. * Visual minutes were prepared for two of the workshops. Given the delay in our intentions to recommission by way of an Alliance Commissioning Model, we are recommission these 3 Lots on a 1+1+1 basis, to allow us time to reflect, refine our approach, and ensure the model is fit for purpose across our system.

Planning Information

The commissioning team and voluntary sector partnership team undertook significant engagement, making sure to give all stakeholders and interested parties the opportunity to have their say and to contribute toward service outcomes and service qualities that will underpin future commissioning activities. The team organised workshops led by expert facilitators who specialise in alliance commissioning, held bespoke forums and meetings including meetings with colleagues across the Division who have interests in the services and how they are run as many colleagues will refer citizens into these services. The expert group attended a total of 109 individuals over 10 community visits, connecting with people all across Gwent, including people living with or supporting people living with dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities and neurodivergence. Some of the visits also included current service providers. Below is a summary of engagement activity undertaken between November 2024 to the present date: Timeline: November 2024 – Present Reach & Participation: 350+ registrations across workshops and focus groups, 1500+ recipients reached via inclusive email outreach Stakeholders included: lived experience representatives, VCSEs, health/social care partners, carers, and families

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d71f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069736-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,155,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Additional Buyers

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

Contact Name
Lurdes Conceicao Moreira Magalhaes, Lurdes Magalhaes
Contact Email
lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
029 2150 1347

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Caerleon
Westminster Constituency
Newport East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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