--- title: "April 2026 Refresh of National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-162224" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162224" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162224.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162224.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-03-05" --- # April 2026 Refresh of 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-kuma6s-162224 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-162224) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-162224.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has undertaken a procurement process titled "April 2026 Refresh of National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services," under the health sector category. Located in Cardiff, UK, this process pertains to the award stage of a contract for services within the UKL region. This is part of an annual refresh exercise under the Provider Selection Regime Wales. Key dates include the publication of an award intention notice on 5 March 2026, following the contracts being signed on 27 February 2026. Representations by providers must be made by midnight on 14 March 2026. The open procedure procurement method was employed, and the framework agreement runs until 31 March 2027. The tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale healthcare service providers. Firms with expertise in adult mental health, learning disabilities, and CAMHS hospital services can compete to join the framework. New entrants could benefit from contributing fresh solutions or services in meeting clinical, geographical, and social patient needs, as well as improving access to care and addressing health inequalities. Businesses that leverage high-quality assurance ratings, competitive pricing, and strong community benefits are well-suited to stand out in this procurement contest, thereby fostering collaboration and service sustainability. This opportunity could also enhance a company's profile through association with a reputable public health authority and broaden their reach within the NHS networks. ## Notice Under the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, a refresh exercise for April 2026 has been conducted. ### Lot Information 11 Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health - Male This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. Under the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, there are annual refreshes which allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new units and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice serves as an award notice of intention for the inclusion of new providers. New proposals and any subsequent call offs are assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot. 2. Value - Framework Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Availability of beds in Hospital / Units within the required Framework Lot and within pre-agreed radius significant to a patient. 5. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal. The length of any ensuing call off placements is based on the awarding Health Boards/Trusts and their assessment of their patient needs and is, therefore, undetermined at present. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. This framework runs until the 31st March 2027.. 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. 12 Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health - Female This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. Under the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, there are annual refreshes which allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new units and updated pricing among other amendments. This notice serves as an award notice of intention for the inclusion of new providers. New proposals and any subsequent call offs are assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework; 1. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot. 2. Value - Framework Ranking by price - in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot. 3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes. 4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Availability of beds in Hospital / Units within the required Framework Lot and within pre-agreed radius significant to a patient. 5. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal. The length of any ensuing call off placements is based on the awarding Health Boards/Trusts and their assessment of their patient needs and is, therefore, undetermined at present. The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. This framework runs until the 31st March 2027.. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162224 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 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 | £1 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | PARTNERSHIPS IN CARE; PRIORY GROUP LIMITED (AS ENTITY PRIORY REHABILITATION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=162224 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR594676 April 2026 Refresh of National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services - Under the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, a refresh exercise for April 2026 has been conducted. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-162224 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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