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First Episode Psychosis Service

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

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is involved in the procurement process for the provision of a First Episode Psychosis Service. The service is intended to deliver comprehensive mental health care for young people in Cardiff and Vale through various integrated teams. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase as of 31st March 2025, following previous tender activities that concluded on 16th December 2024. This procurement aligns with the Welsh Government's Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2034, focusing on innovative early intervention to support individuals aged 16-25 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.

This tender provides excellent growth opportunities for businesses in health and social work services, specifically in psychiatrist or psychologist services, counselling, and community support. Companies with expertise in delivering evidence-based mental health interventions and comprehensive multidisciplinary services are well-suited to compete. The initiative seeks to enhance community participation and improve recovery outcomes, inviting third sector providers to collaborate in delivering peer support, occupational therapy, and employment advice. Awarded to Adferiad Recovery, the contract was signed on 21st March 2025, underscoring the value and potential contribution to public health in Wales.

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Notice Title

First Episode Psychosis Service

Notice Description

The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board UHB currently deliver care to just over half a million people. The Health Board provides primary, community, inpatient and tertiary mental health services out of five hospital sites and twelve community bases through over 64 integrated teams. The range of services includes core mental health services such as adult and older people's community mental health multi-disciplinary teams and aligned inpatient beds but also support, specialist and tertiary services.The Welsh Government Draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2034 intends to improve mental health and wellbeing. It has a solid emphasis on prevention and early intervention, in addition to setting out a framework for the provision of specialist mental health services for those who need them. Early Intervention in Psychosis Teams have been established to minimise the impact of psychosis and promote recovery.The service provider should ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and guidance. The service provider should ensure that all interventions are delivered in accordance with the available and emerging evidence as defined by the Welsh Government, including but not exclusive to:* Mental Health Act 1983* Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010* Human Rights Act 1998* The Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010* The Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014* Scope of the RequirementPsychosis is a major public health concern for which early intervention delivered through dedicated teams can reduce the risks of lifelong disability. In Cardiff and Vale, the annual incidence of first episode psychosis for 16-25-year-olds is approximately 60 people a year (www.psymaptic.org) leading to the highest predicted demand on early intervention services in Wales. Headroom is the Early Intervention for Psychosis for Cardiff and Vale. The service is an established multidisciplinary team working out of Avon House in Penarth.The Headroom service modelHeadroom provides treatment and care to 14 to 25 years olds experiencing their first episode of psychosis for 3 years from onset. Adolescence is a critical and formative period in life where young people transition into adulthood and new roles. The experience of psychosis severely disrupts social networks and participation in family life, education, and employment leading to delays or curtailment in the young person's aspirations.Headroom aims to maximise recovery through the delivery of NICE concordant treatment and care. This includes the provision of peer support, occupational therapy, and employment advice. The service seeks to work with a third sector provider to compliment these interventions for promote social and community participation thereby improving individuals' self-esteem, confidence, and chances of entering education training or employment. The clinical objectives of the service would be to:1. Work with the young person and the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated services2. Identify and establish community resources and facilities for young people in recovery3. Support engagement and participation in community activities, education, training, or employment.4. Engage with young people, monitor their progress, and prepare them for discharge from the service.5. Monitor activity and report on key performance measures

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146304
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146304
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,715 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Joselito Cuenta, Nia Price
Contact Email
joselito.cuenta@wales.nhs.uk, nia.price@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501375, +44 2921501541

Buyer Location

Locality
ST ASAPH
Postcode
LL17 0JL
Post Town
Llandudno
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADFERIAD RECOVERY

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