Official UK procurement notice
National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales
Authority: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) (Central government)·Consortium: 8 public authorities
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionVelindre University NHS Trust, in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee, acting on behalf of the NHS Local Health Boards are seeking to establish an all-Wales framework consisting of six (6) Lots for the provision of services to Adults (18+) in Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care Home / Care Homes with Nursing.
The tender is split into the following lots:
CMH - Care Home Mental Health
CLD - Care Home Learning Disabilities
CMHLD - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities
CMH-N - Care Home Mental Health with Nursing
CLD-N - Care Home Learning Disabilities with Nursing
CMHLD-N - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities with Nursing
No volume or value of the required services is guaranteed.
The estimated annual value for the Framework Agreement is circa 50m GBP.
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.
CPV: Residential health facilities 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 (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · no lot values publishedLot #1CMH - Care Home Mental Health
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
Lot #2CLD - Care Home Learning Disabilities
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
Lot #3CMHLD - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
Lot #4CMHN - Care Home Mental Health with Nursing
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
Lot #5CLDN - Care Home Learning Disabilities with Nursing
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
Lot #6CMHLDN - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities with Nursing
NWSSP Procurement Services (NWSSP) in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS Wales arrangements for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales.
The contracting authority will be conducting the procurement on behalf of Aneurin Bevan UHB,
Betsi Cadwaladr UHB, Cardiff & Vale UHB, Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, Hywel Dda UHB, Powys Teaching Health Board and Swansea Bay University Health Board (UHB).
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- Suitability
Regulatory registration - Care Homes must be registered with either Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) 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, confirmation of any conflicts of interest and Cyber Essentials accreditation. All other information relating to this criteria is as stated in the procurement documents.
- “National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning…” 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
- 16 Jul 2026, 16:01 BST
- Last source update
- 16 Jul 2026, 16:01 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Aug 2026 – …
- Authority reference
COMM-CP-59341- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-067398- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd30Find a Tender
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_33886 by midday on the 19th August 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=166711 (WA Ref:166711) The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 19 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
Timeline
16 Jul 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 5 dates- Notice published102 days ago16 Jul 2026, 16:01 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends68 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown19 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened68 days ago19 Aug 2026, 12:00 BST
- Today26 Oct 2026
- Bids must remain valid untilin 157 days31 Mar 2027, 23:59 BST
- Contract startsin 157 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
8 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Aneurin Bevan University Health BoardContracting authority
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardContracting authority
- Cardiff and Vale University Health BoardContracting authority
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health BoardContracting authority
- Hywel Dda University Health BoardContracting authority
- Powys Teaching Health BoardContracting authority
- Swansea Bay University Health BoardContracting authority
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.