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II.1.1) Title
National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services - Ref PRO-OJEULT-47288
Reference number: PRO-OJEULT-47288
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP), in collaboration with the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee, is undertaking the October 2026 refresh of the National Collaborative Framework Agreement for Adult Mental Health and Learning Disability Hospital Services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), on behalf of the Local Health Boards in Wales and the contracting authority for the Isle of Man.
The Framework Agreement covers the provision of specialist inpatient Adult Mental Health, Learning Disability, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care services for patients requiring placements.
Bidders will be 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 Framework Agreement is in its 5th year and runs until 31st of March 2027 with 3-year extension option. The intended dates between which the relevant health services are intended to be provided are listed below. Please note that this notice relates to a refresh under the already established Framework.
Current Framework - start date: 1st April 2022 - end date: 31st March 2027
3-year extension option as follows;
1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028
1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029
1st April 2029 - 31st March 2030
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
480 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Medium Secure Learning Disability Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Medium Secure Learning Disability Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Medium Secure Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Medium Secure Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Low Secure Learning Disability Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111500
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Low Secure Learning Disability Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111500
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Low Secure Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111500
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Low Secure Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111500
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Learning Disability Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Locked Rehabilitation (Controlled Egress) Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Learning Disability Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 16
II.2.1) Title
Open Rehabilitation (Uncontrolled Egress) Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 17
II.2.1) Title
Blended Secure Learning Disabilities Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 18
II.2.1) Title
Blended Secure Learning Disabilities Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 19
II.2.1) Title
Blended Secure Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85111500
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 20
II.2.1) Title
Blended Secure Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 21
II.2.1) Title
Acute Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 22
II.2.1) Title
Acute Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 23
II.2.1) Title
PICU Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 24
II.2.1) Title
PICU Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 25
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 26
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Low Secure Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 27
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 28
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 29
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health Male
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
Lot No: 30
II.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent PICU Mental Health Female
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
85111500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The current Framework Agreement has been operational for five years and is scheduled to expire on 31 March 2027. While the agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years, this refresh exercise is being undertaken to allow new entrants to seek appointment onto the Framework Agreement and the existing providers to amend their pricing downwards only, include or remove Lots and Wards.
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:
01/10/2026
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There are three further annual extension options available.
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
1. This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract Notice. The awarding of any contract under the established Framework Agreement 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.
2. Full selection and award criteria will be detailed within the procurement documents. It should be noted that the basic criteria questions are PASS/FAIL requirements, which includes financial assessment, mandatory insurance levels, cyber essential, technical and professional abilities including HIW/CQC certification. Bidders who pass this mandatory stage will be moved to be assessed on the following key criteria;
a. Quality - Assurance rating, in the order of the Hospital / Unit with the highest Quality Assurance Rating first within the applicable Framework lot.
b. Value - Framework Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Hospital / Unit within the applicable framework lot.
c. Collaboration and service sustainability - Exact clinical, geographical and social needs of the Patient, including patient outcomes.
d. 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.
e. Social Responsibility - review of a providers community benefits proposal.
3. Refresh arrangements are as follows:
o Six-month refreshes: existing providers may reduce pricing, add or remove unit(s)/lot(s); new providers may apply.
o Twelve-month refreshes: existing providers may increase or decrease pricing, add or remove unit(s)/lot(s); new providers may apply.
4. This procurement is being conducted through eTenderWales. Interested providers should register their interest via Sell2Wales website and access procurement documents via eTenderWales website. All interested providers are required to register with these two platforms when applying to join the Framework Agreement.
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=166589
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
Economic, social, and environmental objectives. Bidders must submit Community Benefits proposals as part of their tender. While these proposals will not be scored, they will form part of the Framework Terms and will be monitored annually. The authority expects delivery to be cost-neutral and reserves the right to review Community Benefits requirements throughout the Framework term.
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.