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)
2nd Floor, Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4hh
UK
Contact person: Marisa Riley
Telephone: +44 2921501085
E-mail: marisa.riley2@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
RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE
Reference number: CAV-MSPP-(25-26) 158
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312320
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board intends to procure a service to provide rapid mental health assessment and short-term support for patients across the Central, Western, and Eastern Vale clusters for a period of two years. The service will deliver urgent assessments within 24 hours of referral, offer up to 6–8 one-to-one sessions per patient, and integrate social prescribing to support holistic care. It will handle up to 87 referrals per month (approximately 1,041 patients annually), using existing referral mechanisms to maintain continuity and reduce pressure on primary care. Performance will be monitored through quarterly reporting on referral volumes, timeliness, DNA rates, and social prescribing outcomes, with a target of 95% of assessments completed within 24 hours. The aim is to provide timely, cost-effective mental health support in the community, prevent escalation of need, and improve patient outcomes.
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process.
This a new service with an existing provider.
The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 01 January 2026 to 31st December 2027 and has been awarded to Mind in the Vale, 31 Barry Road, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1BA.
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 24
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:
2025/S 000-082927
Section V: Award of contract/concession
Contract No: CAV-MSPP-(25-26) 158
Title: RESTORING RAPID ACCESS: FAST TRACK MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT ACROSS THE VALE
V.2 Award of contract/concession
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession
29/12/2025
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
MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN
29 TYNEWYDD ROAD
BARRY
CF628HB
UK
Telephone: +44 1446730792
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
/concession: 113 800.00
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 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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/12/2025
Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession
VII.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
VII.1.1) Main CPV code
85312320
VII.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
VII.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
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. This contract has now been formally awarded using the Most Suitable Provider Process
Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.
VII.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months: 24
VII.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: 113 800.00 GBP
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
VII.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MIND IN THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN
29 TYNEWYDD ROAD
BARRY
CF628HB
UK
Telephone: +44 1446730792
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME:
Yes
VII.2) Information about modifications
VII.2.1) Description of the modifications
Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.
VII.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
Most Suitable Provider Process confirmation of contract award notice, for the avoidance of doubt, this notice does not represent a modification of contract.
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: 113 800.00 Currency: GBP
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: 113 800.00 Currency: GBP