Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
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
CF144HH
UK
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
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTED HOUSING AND HOUSING RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
Reference number: CAV-MSPP-(25-26) 206
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board intends to maintain the provision of housing‑related support for adults with mental health needs transitioning from inpatient care or higher‑level placements. The service will deliver person‑centred interventions that promote stability, enhance independent living skills, support mental health management, and enable progression to suitable move‑on accommodation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board is procuring a Mental Health Supported Accommodation and Housing‑Related Support Service for adults with mental health needs who are stepping down from inpatient settings or higher‑level placements and moving into community‑based living. The service will operate across 26 supported accommodation units, offering person‑centred and trauma‑informed support to help individuals stabilise, develop independent living skills, manage their mental health, sustain their accommodation, and progress towards appropriate long‑term housing. The overarching aim is to promote independence, reduce the risk of homelessness, and ensure safe, well‑managed transitions back into the community for adults with complex mental health needs.
The appointed provider will deliver daily housing‑related support, key‑working, risk and safety planning, tenancy sustainment, and move‑on support, working collaboratively with mental health teams to maintain continuity of care and effective risk management.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intended approach 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 award decision makers for this Contract will be the relevant people within the Health Board who manage the provision of care in Mental Health.
The intention is to utilise the Most Suitable Provider Process.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161683.
(WA Ref:161683)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/02/2026