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Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

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21 Oct 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a tender process for a framework titled "Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing." This process is in the tender stage as of 21 October 2025, and focuses on the healthcare industry, particularly services related to mental health and learning disabilities. The framework is open to bids with a submission deadline on 17 November 2025. The framework will run until 31 March 2026, after an extension option was utilised. The procurement is an open procedure, accessible via electronic submission through the specified online portal, targeting locations across the UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for providers specialising in healthcare services for adults with mental health and learning disabilities. Given the framework's estimated annual spend of approximately £130 million, businesses with capabilities in care provision, particularly in those care settings delineated in the nine lots, are well-suited to compete. Participation in this framework can also enhance visibility and prospects for securing future contracts within the public sector. With options to join quarterly, it paves the way for sustained business engagement and expansion in a robust sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing

Notice Description

Velindre University NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the NHS Local Health Boards and Local Authorities listed in section 2.1 of this notice are seeking to refresh an established all-Wales framework consisting of nine (9) Lots for the provision of services to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home / Care Homes with Nursing. The tender is split into the following lots: Care Setting 1: Care home, mental health, without continuous staffing Care Setting 2: Care home, learning disabilities, without continuous staffing Care Setting 3: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), without continuous staffing Care Setting 4: Care home, mental health, with continuous staffing Care Setting 5: Care home, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing Care Setting 6: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing Care Setting 7: Care home with nursing, mental health, with continuous staffing Care Setting 8: Care home with nursing, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing Care Setting 9: Care home with nursing, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing No volume or value of the required services is guaranteed. The current annual spend on the services is circa GBP 130,000,000.00. The framework will remain open to allow new applicants to apply to join quarterly. The framework will end on 31 March 2026, the option to extend for 24 months from 1 March 2024 has been utilised.

Lot Information

Care Setting 1: Care home, mental health, without continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 2: Care home, learning disabilities, without continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 3: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), without continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 4: Care home, mental health, with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 5: Care home, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 6: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 7: Care home with nursing, mental health, with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 8: Care home with nursing, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Care Setting 9: Care home with nursing, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing

NHS Wales Local Health Boards, in collaboration with a number of Welsh Local Authorities (together with the Commissioners), are seeking to refresh the established All-Wales framework agreement for the provision of services by independent providers to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home and Care Homes with Nursing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-157155
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157155
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85111100 - Surgical hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Framework Agreement commenced in October 2016 and has a term of 5 months remaining, expiring on 31 March 2026.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

Bridgend County Borough Council

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Carmarthenshire County Council

Ceredigion County Council

City and County of Swansea

Conwy County Borough Council

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Denbighshire County Council

Flintshire County Council

Gwynedd Council

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Monmouthshire County Council

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Newport City Council

Pembrokeshire County Council

Powys County Council

Powys Teaching Health Board

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Swansea Bay University Health Board

The City of Cardiff Council

Torfaen County Borough Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Wrexham County Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERAERON
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT554749
    Framework for Adults 18+ in MH&LD Care Homes/and with Nursing - Velindre University NHS Trust, acting on behalf of the NHS Local Health Boards and Local Authorities listed in section 2.1 of this notice are seeking to refresh an established all-Wales framework consisting of nine (9) Lots for the provision of services to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home / Care Homes with Nursing. The tender is split into the following lots: Care Setting 1: Care home, mental health, without continuous staffing Care Setting 2: Care home, learning disabilities, without continuous staffing Care Setting 3: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), without continuous staffing Care Setting 4: Care home, mental health, with continuous staffing Care Setting 5: Care home, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing Care Setting 6: Care home, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing Care Setting 7: Care home with nursing, mental health, with continuous staffing Care Setting 8: Care home with nursing, learning disabilities, with continuous staffing Care Setting 9: Care home with nursing, mental health & learning disabilities (dual diagnosis), with continuous staffing No volume or value of the required services is guaranteed. The current annual spend on the services is circa GBP 130,000,000.00. The framework will remain open to allow new applicants to apply to join quarterly. The framework will end on 31 March 2026, the option to extend for 24 months from 1 March 2024 has been utilised.

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