--- title: "GUIDED SELF-HELP PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS - Lot 2,3,& 5" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056b12" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b12" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b12.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b12.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-04-07" --- # GUIDED SELF-HELP PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS - Lot 2,3,& 5 Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056b12 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-056b12) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-056b12.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is overseeing the award of contracts for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions across various regions in Cardiff, under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). This procurement is conducted through an open procedure, with contracts spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The services, classified under Community Health Services (CPV 85323000), focus on delivering technical quality and social value, aiming to offer primary care services for mental health support. The recent award involves numerous localities, including Cardiff East, North, South West, West, City & South, and South East, with the competitive process having brought about a clear decision on the contracts' distribution to providers like 4 Winds User Led Association and Cardiff Mind Ltd. This tender provides substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in delivering innovative mental health support services. Business growth can be achieved by entering the well-defined and strategically important health sector. SMEs focusing on psychological services or community health initiatives are particularly well-suited to compete, offering them a chance to expand their service portfolio by engaging in a public procurement project that emphasizes technical quality and social contributions. With a total contract value of approximately £425,426, this procurement process invites dynamic businesses aiming to enhance community health services through proven interventions such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other supportive programmes. ## Notice The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. ### Lot Information GUIDED SELF-HELP PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the Competitive Process. Cardiff South West The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff South West locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 Cardiff West The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff West locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Cardiff North The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff North locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Cardiff City & South The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff City and South locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Cardiff South East The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff South East locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031639-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) - F03 - Oct 2025 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £425,426 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £850,852 | ## 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) | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 4HH | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | 4 WINDS USER LED ASSOCIATION; CARDIFF MIND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 7 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031639-2026 - 7 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031638-2026 - 17 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024062-2026 - 1 Aug 2025 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045113-2025 ## 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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