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POW-DAP2-61995 - Online CBT Blended Service

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

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17 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, centres around delivering an Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Blended Service to residents in Powys. This initiative aims to support individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues through flexible psychological therapy options, combining face-to-face, virtual, and telephone-based support—essential in Powys’s rural setting. The process, completed as of 17 March 2026, spans the health industry category and utilises a limited procurement method without prior competition publication, under regulations specific to Wales. The service is crucial in overcoming geographical barriers, offering wide-reaching mental health support across regions identified as UKL14 and UKL24.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for enterprises specializing in digital health services and psychological therapy programmes, particularly those skilled in delivering flexible and adaptable solutions across diverse geographical landscapes. Large-scale businesses with capabilities in technology-enhanced therapy services can capitalise on expanding their presence within the healthcare sector of Wales. The Ponthafren Association, located in Newtown, was awarded the contract valued at £119,225.95, uncovering further prospects for collaboration and service improvement in mental health care delivery. Companies adept at navigating public procurement processes and understanding regional health requirements stand to benefit significantly through strategic alignment with such governmental healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

POW-DAP2-61995 - Online CBT Blended Service

Notice Description

Powys teaching Health Board requires the provision of an Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Blended Service for residents of Powys, delivering Tier 0 / Tier 1 psychological therapy support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health distress. The service supports people who require additional assistance to access and complete digital CBT programmes. The blended model combines face-to-face, virtual and telephone-based support, enabling flexible delivery across Powys' predominantly rural geography, where travel distances, connectivity and individual circumstances can present barriers to access.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Powys Teaching Health Board requires the provision of an Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Blended Service for residents of Powys, delivering Tier 0 / Tier 1 psychological therapy support to individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health distress. The service supports people who require additional assistance to access and complete digital CBT programmes. The blended model combines face-to-face, virtual and telephone-based support, enabling flexible delivery across Powys' predominantly rural geography, where travel distances, connectivity and individual circumstances can present barriers to access.

Procurement Information

Powys Teaching Health Board are utilising Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-162999
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162999
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,225 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PONTHAFREN ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR599051
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