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National Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service in Wales

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

Tender information last checkedLast checked 26 Sept 2026, 23:41.

Opportunity overview

Velindre 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.

Classification

  • CPV85144000 — Residential health facilities services

Lots

  • CMH - Care Home Mental HealthValue not stated
  • CLD - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesValue not stated
  • CMHLD - Care Home Mental Health/Learning DisabilitiesValue not stated
  • CMHN - Care Home Mental Health with NursingValue not stated
  • CLDN - Care Home Learning Disabilities with NursingValue not stated
  • CMHLDN - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities with NursingValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
COMM-CP-59341
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Lot Details

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Description
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.

Applies To

supplier

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Period Rationale
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.

Covered By

GPA

Tender Period

Ends
19 Aug 2026, 12:00

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Ends
31 Mar 2027, 23:59

Expected award period

Starts
19 Aug 2026, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
19 Aug 2026, 12:00

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
2
Title
CLD - Care Home Learning Disabilities
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
3
Title
CMHLD - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
4
Title
CMHN - Care Home Mental Health with Nursing
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
5
Title
CLDN - Care Home Learning Disabilities with Nursing
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
6
Title
CMHLDN - Care Home Mental Health/Learning Disabilities with Nursing
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 6
Id
1
Title
CMH - Care Home Mental Health
Description
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).
Has Renewal
No
Has Options
No
Status
active

Contract period

Starts
1 Apr 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2035, 23:59

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Item 2
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Item 3
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Item 4
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Item 5
Id
6
Related Lot
6

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL
Item 6
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85144000
Description
Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKL

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Id
GB-FTS-109

Identifier

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

Address

Street Address
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Locality
Cardiff
Region
UK
Postal Code
CF15 7QZ
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Julia Goddard
Telephone
+44 2921501500

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-15303

Identifier

Legal Name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Locality
Pontypool
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 3
Name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-11029

Identifier

Legal Name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Locality
St Asaph
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 4
Name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-8076

Identifier

Legal Name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Locality
Merthyr Tydfil
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 5
Name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-8074

Identifier

Legal Name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Locality
Cardiff
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 6
Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-15304

Identifier

Legal Name
Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Locality
Carmarthen
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 7
Name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-15305

Identifier

Legal Name
Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Locality
St Asaph
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 8
Name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Id
GB-FTS-11028

Identifier

Legal Name
Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Locality
Port Talbot
Region
UKL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Organisation 9
Name
High Court
Id
GB-FTS-111

Identifier

Legal Name
High Court

Address

Street Address
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2079477501

Roles

reviewBody

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Cardiff · UK · CF15 7QZ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKL

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 067398-2026tender ·