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

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services

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31 Mar 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, facilitated by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing a public procurement process for a national collaborative framework focused on mental health and learning disabilities care homes and care homes with nursing in Wales. The procurement, relevant to the healthcare services industry, is currently at the award stage, with a framework refresh intended for completion. Located in Cardiff, the procurement details were updated on 31 March 2026. The framework aims to conclude by 31 March 2027. Potential providers have the opportunity to submit representations until midnight on Friday, 3 April 2026, under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2025, with the framework's extension pending this regulatory process. The contract period spans 360 days, with full compliance expected with the PSR Wales Regulations 2025 standards.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in healthcare services who meet stringent selection criteria. The framework is primed for new entrants with innovative solutions in mental health care facility management and sustainability improvements. Companies like Principality Care Ltd, Woodrowe Healthcare Ltd, and Ferry Care Limited have already exemplified qualities such as strong financial position, relevant technical experience, and commitment to community benefits—making them well-suited contenders. Businesses positioned to deliver cost-effective, quality care solutions and exhibit social responsibility, coupled with compliance and high standards of care, are encouraged to engage with this opportunity to potentially expand their market presence in Wales within the vibrant healthcare services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Lot Information

CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing

NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027. Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards Value - Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice, Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The Standstill period has been extended and representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Friday 3rd April 2026. This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-163592
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=163592
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PRINCIPALITY CARE LTD

WOODROWE HEALTHCARE LTD

FERRY CARE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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