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Official UK procurement notice

National Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child And Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals

Official notice

Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)·Consortium: 9 public authorities

Framework agreement32 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£105,052,852,854total for 32 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 21 Sept 2026
Lots 32see the lot list below
Framework period 8 yrsends 31 Mar 2035 · starts 1 Apr 2027

What is being bought32 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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.

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child And Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The tender is split into the following lots:

  1. Medium Secure Learning Disability Male
  2. Medium Secure Learning Disability Female
  3. Medium Secure Mental Health Male
  4. Medium Secure Mental Health Female
  5. Low Secure Learning Disability Male
  6. Low Secure Learning Disability Female
  7. Low Secure Mental Health Male
  8. Low Secure Mental Health Female
  9. Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Male
  10. Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Female
  11. Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health – Male
  12. Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health - Female
  13. Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Male
  14. Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability- Female
  15. Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health – Male
  16. Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health - Female
  17. Blended Secure Learning Disabilities - Male
  18. Blended Secure Learning Disabilities - Female
  19. Blended Secure Mental Health - Male
  20. Blended Secure Mental Health - Female
  21. Acute Mental Health – Male
  22. Acute Mental Health – Female
  23. PICU Mental Health – Male
  24. PICU Mental Health – Female
  25. Inpatient Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health - Male
  26. Inpatient Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health - Female
  27. Inpatient General Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Male
  28. Inpatient General Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Female
  29. Inpatient Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health - Male
  30. Inpatient Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health – Female
  31. Adults Specialist Eating Disorder Unit – Male
  32. Adults Specialist Eating Disorder Unit – Female

No volume or value of the required services is guaranteed.

The estimated annual value for the Framework Agreement is circa 1bGBP

The framework will remain open to allow new applicants to apply to join on an annual basis.

The framework will commence on the 1st April 2027 and be in place for a period of eight (8) years until the 31st March 2035.

The contracting authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) who are hosted by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB and all NHS Wales Health Boards - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff and Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

The procurement process will be carried out in two (2) stages:

Stage 1: Submission of the qualification and technical envelopes

Stage 2: Submission of the commercial envelope

Stage 1 is to be completed via PQQ_33887 by midday on the 21st September 2026.

The pricing pack, in relation to the commercial response at Stage 2, will be issued via a separate ITT. Bidders will be made aware how to access Stage 2 on or around the 5th October 2026.

CPV: Health services · Hospital and related services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period

8 yrs from 1 Apr 2027, This Framework Agreement is being established under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 which allows for frameworks to be in place for up to eight (8) years.

Lots and requirements (32)Procurement structure

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Showing the first 25 of 32 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 32 lots · no lot values published.

Lot #1Medium Secure Learning Disability - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 1 being Medium Secure Learning Disability - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Medium Secure Learning Disability - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 2 being Medium Secure Learning Disability - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Medium Secure Mental Health - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 3 being Medium Secure Mental Health - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Medium Secure Mental Health - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 4 being Medium Secure Mental Health - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Low Secure Learning Disability - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 5 being Low Secure Learning Disability - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Low Secure Learning Disability - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 6 being Low Secure Learning Disability - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Low Secure Mental Health - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 7 being Low Secure Mental Health - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #8Low Secure Mental Health - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 8 being Low Secure Mental Health - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #9Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 9 being Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #10Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 10 being Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health – Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 11 being Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health – Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 12 being Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 13 being Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 14 being Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health – Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 15 being Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health – Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health - Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 16 being Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health - Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Blended Secure Learning Disabilities - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 17 being Blended Secure Learning Disabilities - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Blended Secure Learning Disabilities – Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 18 being Blended Secure Learning Disabilities – Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Blended Secure Mental Health - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 19 being Blended Secure Mental Health - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Blended Secure Mental Health – Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 20 being Blended Secure Mental Health – Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Acute Mental Health – Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 21 being Acute Mental Health – Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Acute Mental Health – Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 22 being Acute Mental Health – Female.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #23PICU Mental Health – Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 23 being PICU Mental Health – Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #24PICU Mental Health – Female 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 24 being PICU Mental Health – Female

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #25Inpatient Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health - Male 8 yrs

NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a National Collaborative Framework for NHS Wales arrangements for the Provision of Services for Adult Mental Health Learning Disability / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Hospitals.

The Framework will consist of 32 Lots with Lot 25 being Inpatient Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health - Male.

The Contracting Authority will be conducting the Procurement on behalf of NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) and all Health Boards in Wales - Aneurin Bevan UHB, Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay UHB.

Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2035 (8 yrs)
Delivery: Wales
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Regulatory registration - must be registered with either Health Inspectorate Wales (HIW) or the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

    All other information relating to this criteria is as stated in the procurement documents.

  • Economic & financial standing

    The bidder must evidence they have the relevant levels of insurance in place as stated in the procurement documents.

    Bidders will be required to complete information relating to their EBIT, Acid Test Ratio and provide their Dun and Bradstreet number as part of the financial due diligence checks. All other information relating to this criteria is as stated in the procurement documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Bidders must evidence they have the relevant qualified staff, adherence to Welsh Language, confirmation of any conflicts of interest and Cyber Essentials accreditation. All other information relating to this criteria is as stated in the procurement documents.

What this means for your bid
  • “National Collaborative Framework for the Provision of Services for…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
20 Aug 2026, 16:28 BST
Last source update
20 Aug 2026, 16:28 BST
Award evaluation window
21 Sept 2026 – …
Authority reference
COMM-CP-63332
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-079631
Classification (CPV)
Health servicesHospital and related services
Delivery area
Wales (UKL)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e903 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. Bidders should refer to the tender documents for full evaluation criteria, however, the key criteria under PSR will be assessed as follows; a) Quality – Site audit against the relevant standards and service requirements b) Value - ranking by price c) Collaboration and service sustainability - Site audit against the relevant standards and service requirements d) Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Site audit against the relevant standards and service requirements e) Social Responsibility – Bidders will be required to address questions in relation to the Well-Being of Future Generations Act, Foundational Economy and Carbon Footprint. The procurement process will be carried out in two (2) stages: Stage 1: Submission of the qualification and technical envelopes Stage 2: Submission of the commercial envelope Stage 1 is to be completed via pqq_33887 by midday on the 21st September 2026. The pricing pack, in relation to the commercial response at Stage 2, will be issued via a separate ITT. Bidders will be made aware how to access Stage 2 on or around the 5th October 2026. NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=167170 (WA Ref:167170) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Sell2Wales · Who buys & how to bid on Sell2Wales
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Wales registration; eTenderWales runs on Jaggaer
Appointment period ends
21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

20 Aug 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates
  1. Notice published66 days ago
    20 Aug 2026, 16:28 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period ends35 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened35 days ago
    21 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Today
    26 Oct 2026
  5. Bids must remain valid untilin 157 days
    31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST
  6. Contract startsin 157 days
    1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

9 public bodies on the notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth 4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UK, CF15 7QZContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.