Planning

PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

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

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of mental health supported housing and housing-related support services, aimed at adults transitioning from inpatient care to community-based living. This planned contract, under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, will take place across 26 supported accommodation units in Cardiff, UKL22, promoting stability, independence, and the management of mental health for individuals with complex needs. A future notice is expected by 2 March 2026. The procurement procedure involves utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process specific to Wales, excluding Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 provisions.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support services, housing management, and community care. Providers with expertise in delivering person-centred, trauma-informed care, and skilled in tenancy sustainment and progression to long-term housing will be well-suited for the role. Collaboration with mental health teams will be critical to maintaining continuity of care and ensuring effective risk management and safety planning. This provides an advantageous link between healthcare services and housing, enabling businesses to make a positive impact on community health and support structures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES

Notice Description

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board intends to maintain the provision of housing-related support for adults with mental health needs transitioning from inpatient care or higher-level placements. The service will deliver person-centred interventions that promote stability, enhance independent living skills, support mental health management, and enable progression to suitable move-on accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff & Vale University Health Board is procuring a Mental Health Supported Accommodation and Housing-Related Support Service for adults with mental health needs who are stepping down from inpatient settings or higher-level placements and moving into community-based living. The service will operate across 26 supported accommodation units, offering person-centred and trauma-informed support to help individuals stabilise, develop independent living skills, manage their mental health, sustain their accommodation, and progress towards appropriate long-term housing. The overarching aim is to promote independence, reduce the risk of homelessness, and ensure safe, well-managed transitions back into the community for adults with complex mental health needs. The appointed provider will deliver daily housing-related support, key-working, risk and safety planning, tenancy sustainment, and move-on support, working collaboratively with mental health teams to maintain continuity of care and effective risk management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161683
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161683
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

85323000 - Community 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
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20266 days to go
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
Not specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB590481
    PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES - Cardiff & Vale University Health Board intends to maintain the provision of housing-related support for adults with mental health needs transitioning from inpatient care or higher-level placements. The service will deliver person-centred interventions that promote stability, enhance independent living skills, support mental health management, and enable progression to suitable move-on accommodation.

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