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title: "National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services"
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# National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033f6e

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has awarded a contract for the "National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services". This contract falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is specific to the psychiatric hospital services sector. Covering various Health Boards throughout Wales, the framework agreement is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) Wales Regulations 2025. The contract experienced several stages, with the latest award update confirmed on 7th August 2025. This contract has a duration of 360 days, and the services will primarily be delivered in the UKL region.

This framework provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering adult mental health, learning disabilities, and child and adolescent mental health services. Organisations like TY MELYN LIMITED and OAK TREE FOREST LIMITED, which are already involved, can confirm the potential for growth. The competitive process under the framework allows for regular refresh periods, enabling existing providers to adjust pricing and for new entrants to apply, thus fostering a dynamic environment that encourages service improvement and innovation. This is advantageous for large-scale providers equipped with a robust economic and financial standing, as well as technical capacity to meet the stipulated quality and social responsibility standards.

## Notice

This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process for the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, Velindre University NHS Trust--acting on behalf of all Health Boards and Trusts in Wales to Ty Melyn Limited for the provision of services under Lot 7 (Low Secure Mental Health - Male) and Lot 16 (Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health - Female) of the Framework Agreement. Contracting Authorities will award individual placements through a call-off process. The framework will remain open to allow periodic refreshes as detailed below. Please note: No further Notices will be issued for each refresh date when the Framework reopens. -6-month refresh for existing providers to amend pricing downwards and to allow new entrants to apply/existing providers the opportunity to add new units. -12-month refreshes for existing providers to amend pricing upwards and/or downwards and to allow new entrants to apply/existing providers the opportunity to add new units. Please see below for relevant tender submission and appointment dates: 4 July 2025- 1 October 2025 1 October 2025-1 April 2026 7 July 2026-1 October 2026 1 October 2026-1 April 2027 6 July 2027-1 October 2027* Subject to further extensions being applied 1 October 2027-1 April 2028* Subject to further extensions being applied 4 July 2028-1 October 2028* Subject to further extensions being applied 1 October 2028-1 April 2029* Subject to further extensions being applied 5 July 2029- 1 October 2029* Subject to further extensions being applied This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales), with the intention of awarding a contract award notice. This contract will be awarded under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to award a Framework agreement with competition, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract. This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015/Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the award to a provider under a framework agreement using the competitive process, this notice serves as an award of contract under the PSR Wales.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health - Female

Hospital provision of Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health services - Female The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document. Additional information: Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.

Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health - Male

Hospital Provision of Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health services - Male The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document. Additional information: Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.

Acute Mental Health - Male

Hospital Provision of Acute Mental Health services - Male The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document. Additional information: Under Regulation 23(1) of the Provider Selection Regime Wales PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.

Acute Mental Health - Female

Hospital Provision of Acute Mental Health services - Female The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document. Additional information: Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.

Low Secure Mental Health Male

Hospital Provision of Low Secure Mental Health Services - Adult Male The criteria are in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria were required to provide details of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document.

Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Female

Hospital Provision of Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health - Adult Female The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows: The Basic Selection criteria were required to provide details of the: provider's suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation, the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests. As detailed in the tender documents. The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver. This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards. 2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards. 5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits. As detailed in the tender document.

### Procurement Information

This is a notice of intention to award a contract based on a framework with a competition. Under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulation 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047058-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,535 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Additional buyers | ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEATH BOARD; CARDIFF AND VALE UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF MORGANNWG UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; CWM TAF UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD; HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; MANX CARE OF NOBLES HOSPITAL - ISLE OF MAN; MANX CARE OF NOBLES HOSPITALS - ISLE OF MAN; NHS WALES JOINT COMMISSIONING COMMITTEE; POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; POWYS TEACHING LOCAL HEALTH BOARD; SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL; SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | KINGSTON UPON THAMES |
| Post town | Kingston upon Thames |
| Postcode | KT1 2DN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC, TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FBR TAXIS; OAK TREE FOREST; TY MELYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 16:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047058-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 15:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046292-2025
- 28 Jul 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043495-2025
- 23 Jul 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042514-2025
- 24 May 2022 at 23:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014536-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.surreycc.gov.uk
- https://abuhb.nhs.wales/
- https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales/
- https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:215845-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA84379

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