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Carepartner Mental Health Clinical System

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 12:48

Award

03 Nov 2025 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by the Velindre University NHS Trust, covers the direct award for the Carepartner Mental Health Clinical System. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically related to IT services like consulting, software development, Internet and support. Located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, the process takes place under the Welsh devolved regulations. The most recent stage of this procurement was the award, completed on 2 December 2025, with the contract period starting on 12 December 2025 and ending on 11 December 2026. The procurement method is direct, without competition, due to the proprietary nature of the software provided by Imosphere Ltd.

The opportunity for business growth arises mainly for firms specialising in proprietary software solutions, specifically those focusing on IT services related to mental health systems. The tender facilitates continuity and operational compliance, making the procurement particularly suitable for businesses that can ensure compatibility and integration with existing infrastructure. Large scale enterprises with expertise in proprietary software development and consulting, similar to Imosphere Ltd, may find potential in adhering to the bespoke requirements of public healthcare organisations seeking continuity and reliability in mental health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carepartner Mental Health Clinical System

Notice Description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB intends to award a contract to Imosphere Ltd for the provision of Carepartner Mental Health Clinical System. This procurement qualifies for a direct award under the provisions of Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 the Procurement Act 2023, as the software is proprietary and can only be obtained directly from Imosphere. No authorised resellers or equivalent alternatives exist in the market, making competitive tendering not feasible. Awarding the contract directly ensures: * Continuity of service across essential mental health systems. * Compatibility with existing Carepartner infrastructure and associated interfaces. * Compliance with software licensing and data security requirements. * Mitigation of operational risk, avoiding disruption that could result from using non-compatible or unsupported alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d91d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078901-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,383 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20255 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20251 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Lewis Ford
Contact Email
lewis.ford@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMOSPHERE

Further Information

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