Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
2nd Floor, Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
UK
Contact person: Marisa Riley
Telephone: +44 2921501500
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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
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
First Episode Psychosis
Reference number: CAV-CP-64547
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service for individuals across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide recovery-focused support, peer support, community integration, wellbeing activities, and assistance with education, training, employment and social inclusion to support individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and improve long-term outcomes.
The contract is intended to commence on 1st April 2027 for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to two additional periods of 12 months at the Health Board's discretion until 31st March 2031.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
270 860.00
GBP
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
Provision of a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service for individuals residing in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan who are experiencing, or recovering from, a first episode of psychosis. The service will work in partnership with statutory mental health services to deliver person-centred, recovery-focused support that promotes independence, social inclusion and improved health and wellbeing outcomes.
The service will provide practical and emotional support to individuals and their families, helping them to engage with their communities, maintain positive relationships, access education, training and employment opportunities, and develop the skills and confidence required for recovery. Support may include one-to-one interventions, peer support, group activities, wellbeing initiatives, advocacy, information and advice, signposting to other relevant services and support to access community resources.
The provider will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, voluntary sector organisations and wider stakeholders to reduce social isolation, improve resilience, promote recovery and support individuals to achieve their personal goals. The service will be focused on early intervention, prevention of relapse and enhancing quality of life, ensuring support is accessible, responsive and tailored to individual need.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2027
End:
31/03/2029
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
1+1
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
27/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
27/11/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Jan/Feb 2027
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract 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 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.
Procurement documents, including the service specification, tender instructions, contract terms and evaluation requirements, are available via the eTenderWales portal at: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html.
Bidders must submit their tender electronically through the eTenderWales portal by the deadline stated within the procurement documents. Tender submissions must include all information and supporting documentation requested within the Invitation to Tender, including responses to the quality and social value evaluation criteria, organisational information and any mandatory declarations.
The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Proposal, assessed against the following criteria:
Technical Quality: 85%
Social Value: 15%
Tenders will be evaluated through a single-stage assessment process. An evaluation panel will assess submissions against the published criteria and scoring methodology set out within the procurement documents. Bidders will be scored on their ability to demonstrate how they will deliver the service requirements, achieve the desired outcomes and provide social value benefits. The contract will be awarded to the bidder achieving the highest overall weighted score.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=172408
(WA Ref:172408)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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
27/10/2026