Tender

2 Lots- Welfare Advice Service, Rainbow Connectors service

ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 10:43

Planning

30 Oct 2025 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is currently engaging in a public procurement process for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, through an open procedure under The Procurement Act 2023. The tender is active and consists of two lots: the Welfare Advice Service and the Rainbow Connectors service, targeted towards providing recovery-oriented support that is person-centred and outcome-focused. The health and social work services fall under industry category 85000000 and will be delivered across various regions within the United Kingdom, mainly UKL21, UKL22, and UKL16. The procuring entity, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), has organised this tender, with the submission period ending on 13 February 2026, and the award date slated for 23 March 2026. Bidders will be scored on cost and quality to determine the sole supplier for the contract, valued at approximately £90,209,616, gross amounting to £108,251,539.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their portfolio within the public health sector. Companies that offer innovative, cost-effective solutions with a strong emphasis on person-centred services would be ideally suited to compete for these contracts. The procurement process is structured to encourage competition, providing a platform for diverse providers to present their capabilities. Additionally, the service contracts have the potential for renewal up until 31 March 2029, offering long-term business prospects. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to establish a partnership with public health services and contribute to the welfare and support of individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs, and dementia across Wales.

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Notice Title

2 Lots- Welfare Advice Service, Rainbow Connectors service

Notice Description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) requires a contract for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, divided in 2 Lots: Lot 1- Welfare Advice Service Lot 2- Rainbow Connector Service The procurement will be done under The Procurement Act 2023 using Open Procedure. Therefore, to fully test the market and allow SMEs to have the opportunity to bid, it is decided that an open market is the best approach. Tenders will be evaluated following the process below: 1. Conditions for Participation (inclusive of the Selection Criteria Document) 1.1. Only bidders who pass all questions within the qualification envelope and Selection Criteria document will proceed to the Key Criteria Stage. 2. Key Criteria Response 2.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their technical response evaluated in accordance with the evaluation methodology. 3. Commercial Response 3.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their commercial response evaluated. 4. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will be invited to attend a face to face presentation. To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.

Lot Information

Welfare Advice Service

The Welfare Advice Service reflects the strategic approach of the ABUHB Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division to offer recovery orientated services, which are person-centred and outcome focussed utilising the strengths of each individual to focus on what matters to them

Renewal: 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

Rainbox Connector Service

The Rainbow Connector Service is targeted when people are being discharged from either hospital or community statutory settings. The service currently demonstrates a high level of support across all ages and conditions, including people with mental health distress, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs and people living with dementia

Renewal: 1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028 1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d71f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004234-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£90,209,616 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£90,209,616 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
+447484168907, 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, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Caerleon
Westminster Constituency
Newport East

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