2 Lots- Welfare Advice Service, Rainbow Connectors service

Procurement reference

ABU-FTS-61767

Procurement description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) requires a contract for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, divided in 2 Lots:

Lot 1- Welfare Advice Service

Lot 2- Rainbow Connector Service

The procurement will be done under The Procurement Act 2023 using Open Procedure.

Therefore, to fully test the market and allow SMEs to have the opportunity to bid, it is decided that an open market is the best approach.

Tenders will be evaluated following the process below:

1. Conditions for Participation (inclusive of the Selection Criteria Document)

1.1. Only bidders who pass all questions within the qualification envelope and Selection Criteria document will proceed to the Key Criteria Stage.

2. Key Criteria Response

2.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their technical response evaluated in accordance with the evaluation methodology.

3. Commercial Response

3.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their commercial response evaluated.

4. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will be invited to attend a face to face presentation.

To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

90209616 GBP to 90209616GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2029

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Description

The Welfare Advice Service reflects the strategic approach of the ABUHB Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division to offer recovery orientated services, which are person-centred and outcome focussed utilising the strengths of each individual to focus on what matters to them

CPV classifications

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
• UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Lot value (estimated)

59457936 GBP Excluding VAT

71349523 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028

1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.

Participation

Award criteria

Description

The Rainbow Connector Service is targeted when people are being discharged from either hospital or community statutory settings. The service currently demonstrates a high level of support across all ages and conditions, including people with mental health distress, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs and people living with dementia

CPV classifications

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

• UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
• UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport

Lot value (estimated)

30751680 GBP Excluding VAT

36902016 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028

1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded

To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.

Participation

Award criteria

Payment terms

see ITT documents

Description of risks to contract performance

see ITT documents

Tender submission deadline

13 February 2026, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

30 January 2026, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

23 March 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

• English