Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
2nd Floor, Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
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
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
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HOUSE
Reference number: CAV-CP-63173
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a provider to deliver a Mental Health Crisis House Service for adults in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide a short-term, recovery-focused residential alternative to hospital admission for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis, supporting crisis stabilisation, recovery and community reintegration. The successful provider will be responsible for sourcing, maintaining and managing suitable premises for delivery of the service, ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, accessibility and service requirements. The contract will be for an initial term of 4 years with an option to extend for a further 1 year. The estimated contract value covers the full potential contract term, including the extension period, and incorporates all costs associated with the provision and maintenance of the premises by the supplier.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 526 965.00
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified provider to deliver a Mental Health Crisis House Service for adults residing within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide a short-term, intensive, recovery-focused residential alternative to hospital admission for individuals experiencing an acute mental health crisis. The aim of the service is to support crisis stabilisation, promote recovery, reduce avoidable inpatient admissions, facilitate earlier discharge from hospital where appropriate, and enable individuals to remain connected to their local communities and support networks.
The service will form part of the wider acute mental health pathway and will work closely with Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams, statutory services and third-sector organisations to ensure integrated and person-centred support. Individuals accessing the service will receive time-limited therapeutic support within a safe and least restrictive environment, with a strong emphasis on recovery planning, independence, wellbeing and community reintegration.
A key requirement of this contract is that the successful provider will be responsible for sourcing, maintaining and managing suitable premises for the delivery of the service. Premises must be appropriate for a residential crisis support environment and comply with all relevant requirements relating to health and safety, accessibility, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, service user wellbeing, and all applicable legislation and regulatory standards.
The provider will be expected to deliver a holistic, person-centred service supported by a suitably skilled workforce, effective governance arrangements and strong partnership working. Service delivery must be inclusive, accessible and responsive to the diverse needs of individuals experiencing mental health crises, with clear mechanisms for capturing service user and carer feedback to support continuous improvement.
The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 4 years, with the option to extend for a further 1 year. The estimated contract value covers the full potential contract term, including the extension period, and incorporates all costs associated with the delivery of the service, including the provision, management and ongoing maintenance of the premises by the provider.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/09/2026
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 for Mental Health.
Expressions of interest should be submitted to marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk by Tuesday 28th July 2026.
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=167661.
(WA Ref:167661)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/07/2026