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RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

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

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AwardUpdate

29 Dec 2025 at 15:34

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 14:01

Planning

01 Dec 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Restoring Rapid Access: Fast Track Mental Health Support Across the Vale" involves the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust. This initiative is focused on counselling services within the UK region, specifically UKL22. The procurement cycle is currently at the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 29th December 2025, and scheduled to provide services from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime Wales regulations of 2025, using the Most Suitable Provider Process, which is distinct from the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract valued at £113,800 is not a result of any modification but based on the unique capabilities of the selected supplier, MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN. The project had passed through the planning stage earlier in December, followed by an intention to award notice with a standstill period until 24th December 2025 for provider representations.

Opportunities for business growth through this tender are significant, particularly for enterprises offering mental health services and looking to expand within the public health sector in Wales. The intended service aims to offer rapid mental health assessments and short-term support, handling approximately 87 referrals per month. Companies with a robust background in delivering high-performing mental health solutions, especially those capable of integrating social prescribing and maintaining quick response times, would be well-suited to compete. The tender also indicates a preference for local suppliers with an established governance framework and compliance with NHS standards—this focus on local capability presents small to medium enterprises based in the Vale or those specialising in public health services with a valuable prospect for market expansion.

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Notice Title

RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

Notice Description

The Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters of Cardiff and Vale UHB seek to reinstate the Mental Health Fast Track Pathway, to provide rapid assessment within 24 hours and targeted support for urgent cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the Most Suitable Provider Process Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ebb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086345-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Marisa Riley
Contact Email
marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501085

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN

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