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First Episode Psychosis

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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27 Oct 2026 at 14:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a provider for a community-based first episode psychosis support service (community health services, CPV 85323000) for people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who are experiencing or recovering from psychosis. The service is intended to complement statutory mental health services with person-centred, recovery-focused support for individuals and their families. It includes practical and emotional help, one-to-one and peer support, group activities, wellbeing initiatives, advocacy, information and advice, signposting, and help accessing community resources. Providers are expected to promote independence, social inclusion and wellbeing, and support people to maintain relationships and pursue education, training and employment. The service is to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, voluntary sector organisations and other stakeholders, with a focus on early intervention, preventing relapse and improving quality of life.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure, with electronic submissions through the eTenderWales portal. This is a single-stage assessment under the Provider Selection Regime Wales. The submission deadline was 27 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract is intended to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two possible 12-month extensions, at the Health Board’s discretion, taking the potential end date to 31 March 2031. The stated contract value is £270,860. There is one lot covering the service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The most advantageous proposal is selected on weighted scores: technical quality is 85% and social value 15%. The tender does not allow variant bids.

This opportunity is suited to providers able to deliver community-based mental health support for people experiencing or recovering from a first episode of psychosis. Relevant strengths include person-centred, recovery-focused practice; practical and emotional support for individuals and families; and the ability to provide one-to-one work, peer support, group activities and wellbeing initiatives. Providers should be able to help people build independence, confidence and resilience, reduce isolation, maintain relationships, and access community resources, education, training and employment. Strong partnership working with statutory mental health services, healthcare professionals, voluntary sector organisations and wider stakeholders is central to delivery. Bidders will need to explain how their service meets the requirements and achieves outcomes, while setting out credible social value benefits; quality carries substantially more evaluation weight than social value. Consortia may bid, making collaboration relevant for suppliers combining complementary capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

First Episode Psychosis

Notice Description

Provision of a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service for individuals across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide recovery-focused support, peer support, community integration, wellbeing activities, and assistance with education, training, employment and social inclusion to support individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and improve long-term outcomes. The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months at the Health Board's discretion until 31st March 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service for individuals residing in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who are experiencing, or recovering from, a first episode of psychosis. The service will work in partnership with statutory mental health services to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused support that promotes independence, social inclusion and improved health and wellbeing outcomes. The service will provide practical and emotional support to individuals and their families, helping them to engage with their communities, maintain positive relationships, access education, training and employment opportunities, and develop the skills and confidence required for recovery. Support may include one-to-one interventions, peer support, group activities, wellbeing initiatives, advocacy, information and advice, signposting to other relevant services and support to access community resources. The provider will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, voluntary sector organisations and wider stakeholders to reduce social isolation, improve resilience, promote recovery and support individuals to achieve their personal goals. The service will be focused on early intervention, prevention of relapse and enhancing quality of life, ensuring support is accessible, responsive and tailored to individual need.

Renewal: 1+1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079167
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101630-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£270,860 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Jan/Feb 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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