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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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29 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract titled "Restoring Rapid Access: Fast Track Mental Health Support Across the Vale" under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This service contract, categorised under the CPV code 85312320, focuses on enhancing mental health support services in the UKL22 region, specifically the Vale of Glamorgan. The contracting process bypassed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, employing the Most Suitable Provider Process instead. The contract was awarded to Mind in the Vale of Glamorgan, effective from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The award was completed on 29th December 2025, with a duration of two years and a value of £113,800.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for service providers in the mental health sector. It specifically suits small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record in delivering rapid and efficient mental health support. Businesses specializing in mental health services with robust governance and compliance structures are strongly positioned to replicate such success in forthcoming tender opportunities. With the contract awarded based on quality service delivery and value for money, companies possessing immediate operational capability and adherence to NHS standards will meet the essential requirements for similar tenders.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the Most Suitable Provider Process Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-159820
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=159820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£113,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 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
Marisa Riley
Contact Email
marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501085

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN

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