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title: "Alternatives to Admission Community Assertive Outreach Service for Children and Young People in Mental Health Crisis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e557"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2025-04-10"
---

# Alternatives to Admission Community Assertive Outreach Service for Children and Young People in Mental Health Crisis

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e557

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has awarded a contract for the continuation of a pilot assertive outreach service aimed at providing alternatives to A&E and hospital admission for children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis. The service, classified under health services, is situated in the UKL region, specifically within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board area. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, with the contract signed on 1 April 2025 and valued at £286,000. The supplier awarded the contract is Mental Health Matters Wales.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community health services, especially those geared towards mental health interventions for children and young people. Service providers with robust technical capabilities and competitive pricing strategies are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The contract's focus on delivering community-based alternatives to hospital services aligns with broader social and environmental goals, offering scope for substantial business growth and societal impact. Companies in the healthcare sector, particularly those with experience in mental health outreach services, will find this tender particularly relevant.

## Notice

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has entered into a contract with a provider for the continuation of pilot of an assertive outreach service in the local community to provide an alternative to A&E and hospital admission service for children and young people in mental health crisis

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has entered into a contract with a provider for the continuation of pilot of an assertive outreach service in the local community to provide an alternative to A&E and hospital admission service for children and young people in mental health crisis

Options: option to extend up to 12 months

Renewal: Contract duration: 12 months with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014271-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £270,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £286,000 |

## 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 | CWM TAF MORGANNWG HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF15 7QZ |
| 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014271-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006353-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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