---
title: "Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting , Taster Sessions, Creative Arts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064952"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064952.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Adult Mental Health & LD - Connecting , Taster Sessions, Creative Arts

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064952

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust), focuses on the delivery of adult mental health and learning disability services through connecting, taster sessions, and creative arts. Categorised under health services (CPV: 85100000), the process is situated in Wales, specifically in the regions of UKL16 and UKL21. The contracting process is currently in the award stage, with an awarded contract amounting to £123,579,144. Procedures for this limited procurement were undertaken without prior public announcement, consistent with the MSPP under the PSR Wales Regulations. Key dates include an award notice initiated on 5th February 2026, with a standstill period concluding at midnight on 17th February 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated mental health and creative arts programmes. SMEs like "GROWING SPACE", the awarded supplier, are well-suited to compete, especially if they can demonstrate the ability to deliver quality services efficiently. The procurement method underscores the importance of expertise and specialised delivery solutions in the selected domain, facilitating engagement for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in the Welsh healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales). This is an Intention to award notice to kick off the standstill period for the Most Suitable Prover Process (MSPP) run under the PSR Wales Regulations (Wales).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an intention to award notice to kick start the 8 working days, concluding midnight 17th February 2026.

### Procurement Information

PLEASE NOTE - This is an intention to award notice to kick start the 8 working days - concluding on 17th February midnight if no representations are made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010639-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,579,144 |

## 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 | 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 | TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROWING SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010639-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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