Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
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: Gethin Barlow
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKL
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.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
Commissioning of Tier 0-1 Services in CAMHS Across North Wales
Reference number: BCU-CP-60263
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
We are looking to commission voluntary providers to support and expand tier 0/1 provision by way of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues. The approaches will need to be strongly linked to the 5 ways to wellbeing.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 3 lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1- East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
UKL11
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are aware that demand for tier 0/1 continues to increase, especially for those with anxiety and depression and other common mental health issues. We are looking to commission voluntary providers to support and expand tier 0/1 provision by way of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues. The approaches will need to be strongly linked to the 5 ways to wellbeing.
Purpose of the project
-To commission a number of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues at a very early stage for children and young people aged 0-18 years across North Wales. Early can mean early in the life of the child or early in the development of a problem or both.
Project aims
-To ensure there is a range of easy-to-access non-clinical approaches in place across North Wales for children and young people.
To provide non-clinical approaches that are equitable and accessible for all.
-To respond to the emerging emotional health and wellbeing needs of children and young people and their families/carers, earlier on, to give every child the best start in life.
-Where possible, and appropriate, for the support provided to enable access to a wider range of support already available in communities and reduce escalation to secondary care services.
-Build resilience across North Wales by providing support in local communities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot 2- Central
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are aware that demand for tier 0/1 continues to increase, especially for those with anxiety and depression and other common mental health issues. We are looking to commission voluntary providers to support and expand tier 0/1 provision by way of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues. The approaches will need to be strongly linked to the 5 ways to wellbeing.
Purpose of the project
-To commission a number of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues at a very early stage for children and young people aged 0-18 years across North Wales. Early can mean early in the life of the child or early in the development of a problem or both.
Project aims
-To ensure there is a range of easy-to-access non-clinical approaches in place across North Wales for children and young people.
To provide non-clinical approaches that are equitable and accessible for all.
-To respond to the emerging emotional health and wellbeing needs of children and young people and their families/carers, earlier on, to give every child the best start in life.
-Where possible, and appropriate, for the support provided to enable access to a wider range of support already available in communities and reduce escalation to secondary care services.
-Build resilience across North Wales by providing support in local communities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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
Lot 3- West
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are aware that demand for tier 0/1 continues to increase, especially for those with anxiety and depression and other common mental health issues. We are looking to commission voluntary providers to support and expand tier 0/1 provision by way of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues. The approaches will need to be strongly linked to the 5 ways to wellbeing.
Purpose of the project
-To commission a number of non-clinical approaches to support low-level mental health issues at a very early stage for children and young people aged 0-18 years across North Wales. Early can mean early in the life of the child or early in the development of a problem or both.
Project aims
-To ensure there is a range of easy-to-access non-clinical approaches in place across North Wales for children and young people.
To provide non-clinical approaches that are equitable and accessible for all.
-To respond to the emerging emotional health and wellbeing needs of children and young people and their families/carers, earlier on, to give every child the best start in life.
-Where possible, and appropriate, for the support provided to enable access to a wider range of support already available in communities and reduce escalation to secondary care services.
-Build resilience across North Wales by providing support in local communities.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 40
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Outlined within the Tender Documents.
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:
13/05/2026
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:
13/05/2026
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
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
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=164047
(WA Ref:164047)
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
16/04/2026