Modification notice
Modification of a contract/concession during its term
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
UK
Contact person: Emma Lane
Telephone: +44 2921501375
E-mail: emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
April 2026 Refresh of National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services - Lot 11
Reference number: PRO-OJEULT-47288
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.2) Description
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
11 Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health – Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This Framework Refresh has been awarded under 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. This Framework Refresh has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
1. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot.
2. Value - Framework Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot.
3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes.
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Availability of beds in Hospital / Units within the required Framework Lot and within pre-agreed radius significant to a patient.
5. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal.
The length of any ensuing call off placements is based on the awarding Health Boards/Trusts and their assessment of their patient needs and is, therefore, undetermined at present.
This framework runs until the 31st March 2027.
It should be noted that the Framework parties are;
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC)
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Velindre University NHS Trust
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 12
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2026/S 000-019737
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Lot No: 11
Contract No: PRO-OJEULT-47288
Title: 11 Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health – Male
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
14/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
PARTNERSHIPS IN CARE LIMITED
Fifth Floor, 80 Hammersmith Road
London
W148UD
UK
NUTS: UKI
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 1.00
GBP
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. The awarding of this Framework Refresh 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 a framework agreement refresh with a competition, this notice serves as an award of a Framework Refresh under the PSR Wales.
The framework is currently in year five of a potential eight year period.
There were no conflicts of interest within this exercise.
The award decision makers were representatives from NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee which included Deputy Director of Commissioning for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Vulnerable Group and the National Frameworks Lead.
The successful bidders were selected for award of the contract as they satisfactorily meet the basic selection criteria and the key selection criteria that has been identified as part of this Framework process. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen providers:
The basic criteria were implemented as pass/fail, these criteria were;
Financial position– through the provision of acid test ratio scores and D&B reports.
Insurances - demonstration that bidders held or would commit to Employers Liability, Public / Product Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance and Medical Malpractice at the expected levels.
Cyber Essentials - provision of certificates or confirmation of working towards with a stated deadline
Technical and professional abilities – Examples of similar services being provided, staffing provision being demonstrated and provision of HIW/CQC certification for specific lots.
The key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework are;
Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating is first ranked within the applicable framework Lot.
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework Lot.
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - Essential care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the Patient to make an informed choice, for example, clinical, geographical and social needs and so forth in line with the RAPID approach to monitoring patient outcomes.
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot and within a pre-agreed radius, for example - 10 mile bandings, of a Patient’s self-determined significant postcode.
Social Responsibility- Community Benefits proposal
(WA Ref:163988)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/06/2026
Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession
VII.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
VII.1.1) Main CPV code
85100000
VII.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
VII.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
VII.1.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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 a framework agreement refresh with a competition, this notice serves as an award of a Framework Refresh under the PSR Wales.
VII.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 12
VII.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: 1.00 GBP
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Partnerships in Care
Partnerships in Care, Unit 2
BOREHAMWOOD
WD61JN
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
No
VII.2) Information about modifications
VII.2.1) Description of the modifications
Competitive Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract. This Framework Refresh has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition.
VII.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire
Description of the economic or technical reasons and the inconvenience or duplication of cost preventing a change of contractor:
Competitive Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract. This Framework Refresh has now been formally awarded based on a framework agreement with competition.
VII.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications and price adaptions and, in the case of Directive 2014/23/EU, average inflation in the Member State concerned)
Value excluding VAT: 1.00 Currency: GBP
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: 1.00 Currency: GBP