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Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting , Taster Sessions, Creative Arts

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

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05 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting, Taster Sessions, Creative Arts". This contract falls under the Health industry category and is designated to serve the regions UKL16 and UKL21. The procurement stage reached the "award" phase on 5th February 2026, with a standstill period concluding on 17th February 2026. This procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication, under the PSR Wales Regulations, with the contracting process described as the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP). The main procurement category is services, and the contract holds a significant monetary value of GBP 123,579,144.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Growing Space, the awarded supplier. Companies specialising in providing mental health support services, offering creative arts sessions, or engaging in innovative therapeutic interventions would find this tender particularly advantageous. The focus on adult mental health services requires expertise in the health sector, opening avenues for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Organisations aiming to expand their portfolio within Wales and contribute to improving mental health services should consider similar opportunities to enhance their business footprint.

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Notice Title

Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting , Taster Sessions, Creative Arts

Notice Description

This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales). This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales).

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice to kick start the 8 working days, concluding midnight 17th February 2026.

Procurement Information

PLEASE NOTE - This is an intention to award notice to kick start the 8 working days - concluding on 17th February midnight if no representations are made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161221
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161221
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£123,579,144 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Demileigh Griffiths
Contact Email
demileigh.griffiths@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
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
TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROWING SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB585607
    Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting , Taster Sessions, Creative Arts - This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales). This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales).

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