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THIRD SECTOR PEER LIAISON

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Planning

14 Oct 2026 at 13:09

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to procure a third-sector mental health liaison service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The provider will connect the Health Board with voluntary-sector organisations, people using services, carers and other stakeholders, supporting partnership working, engagement and information sharing. The role includes coordinating mental health networks and forums, representing the third sector in service planning, identifying opportunities for joint working and service improvement, and promoting awareness of community mental health support. The service is intended to strengthen local support networks and contribute to preventative, person-centred care and improved mental health and wellbeing outcomes. It will also gather intelligence on emerging needs and encourage best practice across the local mental health support system.

This is at the planning stage: the Health Board has announced an intention to procure and is undertaking market engagement; there is no invitation to tender at this stage. The buyer intends to use the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. It states that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. The estimated value is £60,000. The procurement is structured as one lot covering Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The buyer’s expected date for a future notice is 16 November 2026; this is an indicative publication date, not a bid deadline. The Health Board says mental health care managers will make the award decision.

The service is suited to third-sector organisations with established mental health networks and the ability to work credibly across health services, voluntary organisations and communities in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Relevant strengths include partnership development, stakeholder engagement, liaison and coordination, and effective communication and information sharing. Providers should be able to convene and support networks and forums, represent voluntary-sector perspectives in service planning, identify service improvement opportunities, and gather intelligence about emerging needs. Experience promoting community-based support, local resources, preventative approaches and person-centred mental health care would align with the stated aims. The planned role spans regional collaboration and the development of a sustainable, connected support system; organisations able to engage service users and carers as well as institutional partners are well placed to prepare for the future process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THIRD SECTOR PEER LIAISON

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking market engagement in relation to the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide a dedicated liaison and coordination function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and other stakeholders, supporting partnership working, stakeholder engagement, information sharing and the development of community-based mental health services. This Prior Information Notice is intended to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity and engage with interested providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service provides a dedicated liaison, coordination and engagement function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and wider stakeholders involved in the planning, development and delivery of mental health services. The appointed provider will be responsible for facilitating effective partnership working across statutory and voluntary sectors, supporting communication and information sharing, coordinating mental health networks and forums, and promoting collaboration to improve mental health and well-being outcomes. The service will act as a key link between organisations, ensuring that the third sector is effectively represented within service planning and development activities and that opportunities for joint working and service improvement are identified and progressed. The service will support greater awareness of available community-based mental health services and resources, help strengthen local support networks, and contribute to the delivery of preventative and person-centred approaches to mental health care. The provider will work closely with stakeholders to promote best practice, encourage engagement, gather intelligence on emerging needs and issues, and support the development of a sustainable and connected mental health support system across the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078789
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097000-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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