National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is planning a procurement exercise to renew the current framework agreements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes, including Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales. This initiative is in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, and significant dates include a virtual pre-market engagement event scheduled for 27th March 2026. Interested parties can submit requests for tender documents in Welsh by 16th March 2026. The procurement, classified under the health industry category, aims to cover various locations across the UKL region.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering adult mental health and learning disabilities care solutions. Entities well-versed in operating care homes and providing nursing services will find this procurement process an ideal chance to expand their services within the NHS framework. The procurement method involves a collaborative approach with several University Health Boards, elevating the potential scope for collaboration and growth across the healthcare sector in Wales. This engagement could be particularly beneficial for service providers looking to strengthen their presence in the regional healthcare market. Prospective participants are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement event to explore and understand the requirements and directions before the formal procurement process commences.

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Notice Title

National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales

Notice Description

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are considering a procurement exercise to renew the current contractual NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales . This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this PIN notice is to alert potential providers of an opportunity to meet with NWSSP and the JCC at a virtual pre market engagement event on Friday 27th March 2026. If the service decides to undertake a procurement exercise this will be advertised as appropriate at the relevant time. This notice is also an opportunity for any potential providers to submit requests for tender documentation in Welsh. Any requests for documentations to be provided through the medium of the Welsh language must be submitted by via email to amy.chilvers@wales.nhs.uk by Monday 16th March 2026. If the procurement exercise proceeds then the contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board, Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB), and NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pre-market engagement event for the renewal of the National Care Homes framework agreement on behalf of NHS Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161645
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161645
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
Additional Buyers

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

Powys Teaching Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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
TLL Wales

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=FEB591762
    National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales - NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are considering a procurement exercise to renew the current contractual NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales . This is not a call for competition. The purpose of this PIN notice is to alert potential providers of an opportunity to meet with NWSSP and the JCC at a virtual pre market engagement event on Friday 27th March 2026. If the service decides to undertake a procurement exercise this will be advertised as appropriate at the relevant time. This notice is also an opportunity for any potential providers to submit requests for tender documentation in Welsh. Any requests for documentations to be provided through the medium of the Welsh language must be submitted by via email to amy.chilvers@wales.nhs.uk by Monday 16th March 2026. If the procurement exercise proceeds then the contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board, Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB), and NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee.

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