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title: "POW-DAP2-63220- BIA/ S12 Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbde"
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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: "2026-08-05"
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# POW-DAP2-63220- BIA/ S12 Assessments

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbde

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is managing the procurement process for the BIA/S12 Assessments contract under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales). This process is in the award stage, and the notice for intention to award was published on 5th August 2026. The contract, awaiting formal award, involves hospital and related services within the Welsh region of UKL24. The procurement method used is a direct award without prior publication under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, and the standstill period for representations from providers is open until 14th August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health assessments, particularly those with expertise in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS statutory guidance. Suitable businesses include those capable of providing qualified assessors for Best Interests and Mental Health evaluations. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality, collaborative, and socially responsible healthcare services, while addressing health inequalities, are well-positioned to benefit. With a total contract value of £89,280 and regular service provisions required predominately across hospitals in Powys and nearby NHS Trusts, this tender offers an opportunity for strategic growth for businesses in the healthcare services sector.

## Notice

The appointed provider will supply suitably qualified and experienced assessors to complete the prescribed DoLS assessments, including Best Interests, Mental Capacity and Mental Health assessments. Assessments must be undertaken in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Welsh Government regulations and DoLS statutory guidance, ensuring that all legal requirements, consultation duties and reporting standards are met. Assessments will be commissioned on an individual basis by the PTHB DoLS Administration Team and must normally be completed and returned within five working days of instruction. Services will primarily be delivered through in-person assessments across hospitals within Powys and, where required, neighbouring NHS Trusts for which PTHB acts as the Supervisory Body.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed provider will supply suitably qualified and experienced assessors to complete the prescribed DoLS assessments, including Best Interests, Mental Capacity and Mental Health assessments, together with the associated statutory documentation (Forms 3, 3a and 4). Assessments must be undertaken in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Welsh Government regulations and DoLS statutory guidance, ensuring that all legal requirements, consultation duties and reporting standards are met. Assessments will be commissioned on an individual basis by the PTHB DoLS Administration Team and must normally be completed and returned within five working days of instruction. Services will primarily be delivered through in-person assessments across hospitals within Powys and, where required, neighbouring NHS Trusts for which PTHB acts as the Supervisory Body. The provider will be responsible for allocating work to appropriately qualified assessors, maintaining evidence of professional registration, Section 12 approval (where applicable), BIA qualification and mandatory legal updates, ensuring compliance with GDPR.

### Procurement Information

Powys Teaching Health Board are utilising Direct Award Option 2 under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073955-2026 |
| 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 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 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 | £89,280 |

## 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 | TLL24 Powys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION FIRST ASSESSMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073955-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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