RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE

CPV: Counselling services

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)

Procurement category

Services

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

1 Dec 2025, 10:25 GMT

Last source update

29 Dec 2025, 15:34 GMT

Authority reference

CAV-MSPP-(25-26) 158

FTS notice number

2025/S 000-086345

Classification (CPV)

Counselling services

Delivery area

Wales (UKL22)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive

Published justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th December 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award 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. The publication of this notice marks the award to a provider under the Most Suitable Provider Process, this notice serves as an award of contract under the PSR Wales. The contract has been awarded on 29th December 2025 and the service will be provided from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2027. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider and utilising the Most Suitable Provider Process were based on the provider’s proven track record and ability to deliver a unique, high-performing service that meets an urgent local need. Mind in the Vale has successfully operated the Fast Track Mental Health Pathway since 2021, consistently achieving 97% of referrals assessed within 24 hours and maintaining a low DNA rate of 3%. The provider offers immediate operational readiness, established governance, and compliance with NHS Information Governance standards, supported by an existing DPIA and clinical supervision framework. The proposed cost per patient represents excellent value for money, factoring in updated staffing and administrative costs. The award decision makers for this process were Central, Eastern and Western Vale Cluster Project Development Managers & Central Vale Cluster Lead within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. No providers were excluded from the procurement process; There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. Information that has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity (WA Ref:159820)

Submission deadline

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• MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGANAwarded supplier 29 TYNEWYDD ROAD, BARRY, Wales, CF628HBContact phoneShow contact details

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