Provision of All Wales Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

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

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14 Jul 2026 at 14:42

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23 Dec 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is orchestrating the procurement of the "Provision of All Wales Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)" services. This tender, essential in the health and social work services sector, involves collaboration with six Welsh Health Boards, namely Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, and Swansea Bay University Health Board. The procurement is structured as an open procedure, encapsulated in several lots to address distinct regional needs within Wales. Significant dates include the tender period end on 17 August 2026 for submission, and the award period ending on 2 October 2026, with services expected to commence on 1 January 2027. The tender is supported by the Welsh devolved regulations, and the procurement's main category is services, under special light-touch rules.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those keen on participating in the Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy sector. Companies with capabilities aligned to delivering complex advocacy services, handling regional engagement, and smaller enterprises such as SMEs and VCSEs will find this project particularly suited to their strengths. The tender allows for segmentation into individual lots, which encourages diverse and specialised providers to engage. The ability to potentially extend the contract period up to three additional years also offers long-term engagement prospects. Overall, this tender appeals to entities eager to expand their footprint within public sector health services and collaborate closely with local health boards and authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of All Wales Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Parentship (as hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), in collaboration with six (6) Welsh Health Boards is seeking to procure an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy service. The tender will be divided into Lots to take into consideration the provision of the IMCA and the paid RPR (Relevant Person Representative) service. This procurement is divided into six (6) Lots as set out below. Please note that Lot 3 and 4 are split into three (3) two separate sub-lots with the Health Board acting as the Commissioner for the Lots detailed below: Lot 1 - BCUHB IMCA Services Lot 2a - ABUUHB IMCA Services Lot 2b - ABUUHB Ad-hoc Spot-Purchase Lot 3a - CTMUHB IMCA Services Lot 3b - CTMUHB Paid RPR Services Lot 3c -CTMUHB Ad-hoc Spot-Purchase Lot 4a - CAVUHB IMCA Services Lot 4b - CAVUHB Paid RPR Services Lot 4c - CAVUHB Spot-Purchase of Paid RPR Lot 5a - HDDUHB IMCA & Paid RPR services Lot 5b - HDDUHB Ad - hoc Spot-Purchase Lot 6a - SBUHB IMCA & Paid RPR services Lot 6b - SBUHB Spot-Purchase of Paid RPR Local Authorities

Lot Information

Betsi Cadwaladr university health board

This lot will have a requirement for one (1) provider to deliver the services Lot 1 Provision of services IMCA services paid RPR within the Health Boards.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 24 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board

Lot 4a Provision of IMCA services and paid RPR within the Health Boards. Lot 4b for the provision of paid RPR services for the Local Health Boards and Local Authorities within the geographical area. Lot 4c - Sot Purchase or RPR

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 24 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Cwm Taf University Health Board

Lot 3a Provision of IMCA services and paid RPR within the Health Boards. Lot 3b for the provision of paid RPR services for the Local Health Boards and Local Authorities within the geographical area. Lot3c Provision of ad-hoc spot-purchase

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 24 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Lot 5a Provision of IMCA services and paid RPR within the Health Boards. Lot5b Provision of ad-hoc spot-purchase

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 18 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Swansea Bay University Health Board

This lot will have a requirement for one (1) provider to deliver the services under each sub-lot. Lot 6a Provision of IMCA services and paid RPR within the Health Boards. Lot6b Provision of ad-hoc spot-purchase

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 18 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Aneurin Bevan university health board

This lot will have a requirement for one (1) provider to deliver the services under each sub-lot. Lot 2a Provision of PRP services IMCA services and paid RPR within the Health Boards. Lot2b Provision of ad-hoc spot-purchase

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial term of 24 months with option to extend for up to a further 3 years in 3 x 12 months increments.

Planning Information

NWSSP is seeking feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties to help the noted Health Boards to increase its market understanding, inform the development of the specification and support governance processes. This preliminary market engagement exercise is open to all interested parties. To participate in the preliminary market engagement exercise, please contact the names detailed below who will be able to provide you with the Preliminary Market Engagement Document. Emmanuel Haruna - emmanuel.haruna@wales.nhs.uk Amy Chilvers - Amy.chilvers@wales.nhs.uk Once you have read through the document and supporting appendices, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fcb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073756-2026
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
£11,356,885 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,356,885 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20263 days to go
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
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                "cy"
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        },
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        },
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            {
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            {
                "id": "L-3",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
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            {
                "id": "L-4",
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            },
            {
                "id": "L-5",
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            },
            {
                "id": "L-6",
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            },
            {
                "id": "L-7",
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            {
                "id": "L-11",
                "documentType": "biddingDocuments",
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            },
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
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                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066358-2026",
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            },
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                "id": "069728-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069728-2026",
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            },
            {
                "id": "072259-2026",
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                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072259-2026",
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                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
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            },
            {
                "id": "073756-2026",
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                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
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                "id": "069728-2026",
                "description": "The clarification deadline is being extended from the 23rd July to 28th July to allow further opportunity for clarification"
            },
            {
                "id": "072259-2026",
                "description": "The submission deadline has been extended from the 5th August to 10th August. This amendment allows the opportunity for all potential bidders to finalise their bids based on the updated information."
            },
            {
                "id": "073534-2026",
                "description": "The submission deadline has been extended from the 5th August to 17th August at 5pm. The clarification date has also been extended from the 30th July until the 10th August at 5pm. This amendment allows the opportunity for all potential bidders to finalise their bids based on the updated information."
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            {
                "id": "073756-2026",
                "description": "In the Lotting description section, whilst the description is correct we will delete the following statement to avoid confusion- 'Whilst the below Health Boards have stated a preference to potentially award individual Lots to different Providers.'"
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