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PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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AwardUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 11:05

Award

11 Mar 2026 at 08:24

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has confirmed the awarding of the contract for the Provision of Mental Health Supported Housing and Housing Related Support Services under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). The procurement falls within the community health services category and is taking place in Cardiff, within the UKL22 region. The contract, awarded on 30 March 2026, will see services provided from 1 April 2026 to 30 September 2027, spanning a total of 18 months. The procurement process utilised the Most Suitable Provider Process, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023. This award decision was collaboratively made by the Nursing Mental Health Team and the Mental Health Clinical Operational Team within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses within the community health services sector, particularly SMEs like Cardiff Mind Ltd., which has been recognised in this award as the successful supplier. The contract focuses on delivering housing-related support for adults with mental health needs transitioning from inpatient care, encompassing daily support, tenancy sustainment, and move-on assistance. Businesses experienced in providing person-centred, trauma-informed care in community settings could benefit significantly from participating in future tenders, given the focus on continuity and minimal disruption for service users. The procurement process is designed to ensure smooth management of ongoing services, opening doors for solutions that enhance stability and independence for individuals with complex mental health requirements.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Description

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board intends to maintain the provision of housing-related support for adults with mental health needs transitioning from inpatient care or higher-level placements. The service will deliver person-centred interventions that promote stability, enhance independent living skills, support mental health management, and enable progression to suitable move-on accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 20th March 2026. 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-0658c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029564-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£353,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CARDIFF MIND

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