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RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

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

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01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by the Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement related to the health industry. The upcoming tender, titled "RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE," is situated in Cardiff, within the UK Region. As of 1st December 2025, the procurement is at the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 12th December 2025. This anticipated contract aims to support the Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in reinstating a fast-track mental health assessment pathway to aid urgent cases efficiently.

For businesses, particularly those involved in healthcare services, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth by delivering critical mental health services. Companies equipped to handle rapid turnaround mental health assessments and provide holistic care through social prescribing are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project requires service providers to perform assessments within 24 hours, manage up to 87 referrals per month, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. With a contract value of £91,040, this two-year service plan is a notable chance for providers seeking to expand their portfolio in public health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

Notice Description

The Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters of Cardiff and Vale UHB seek to reinstate the Mental Health Fast Track Pathway, to provide rapid assessment within 24 hours and targeted support for urgent cases.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to procure a service to provide rapid mental health assessment and short-term support for patients across the Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters for a period of two years. The service will deliver urgent assessments within 24 hours of referral, offer up to 6-8 one-to-one sessions per patient, and integrate social prescribing to support holistic care. It will handle up to 87 referrals per month (approximately 1,041 patients annually), using existing referral mechanisms to maintain continuity and reduce pressure on primary care. Performance will be monitored through quarterly reporting on referral volumes, timeliness, DNA rates, and social prescribing outcomes, with a target of 95% of assessments completed within 24 hours. The aim is to provide timely, cost-effective mental health support in the community, prevent escalation of need, and improve patient outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158616
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158616
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,040 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 2025Expired
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
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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