Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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: AMY CHILVERS
Telephone: +44 2921501500
E-mail: amy.chilvers@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.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
April 2026 Refresh of Framework Agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing
Reference number: PRO-OJEULT-37330
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. Under the Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing there are annual refreshes which allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice serves as an award notice of intention for the inclusion of new providers.
The framework is split into the following Lots :
CS1 - Care home mental health without continuous staffing
CS2 - Care home learning disabilities without continuous staffing
CS3 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities without continuous staffing
CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing
CS5 - Care home learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS6 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS7 - Care home with nursing mental health with continuous staffing
CS8 - Care home with nursing learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS9 - Care home with nursing mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
The length of any ensuing call off contracts is based on the awarding Health Boards/Trusts and their requirements.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 040 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
CS2 - Care home learning disabilities without continuous staffing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social value/weighting
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social value/weighting
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
CS5 - Care home learning disabilities with continuous staffing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social value/weighting
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
CS6 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social value/weighting
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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
CS7 - Care home with nursing mental health with continuous staffing
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in year three of its four year primary period.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Social value/weighting
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
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.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-060776
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: CS2 - Care home learning disabilities without continuous staffing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FERRY CARE LIMITED
The Lily Pod, White Horse Farm OLD MONMOUTH ROAD
Abergavenny
NP7 8BU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PRINCIPALITY CARE LTD
C/O Golden Valley Accountancy Ltd, 17 Nevill Street
Abergavenny
NP75AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
WOODROWE HEALTHCARE LTD
18 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME194AE
UK
Telephone: +44 07860834653
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: CS5 - Care home learning disabilities with continuous staffing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PRINCIPALITY CARE LTD
C/O Golden Valley Accountancy Ltd, 17 Nevill Street
Abergavenny
NP75AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FERRY CARE LIMITED
The Lily Pod, White Horse Farm OLD MONMOUTH ROAD
Abergavenny
NP7 8BU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPPING STONES RESETTLEMENT UNIT LIMITED
18 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME194AE
UK
Telephone: +44 07860834653
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIVE OAKS CARE LIMITED
Linden House, Monk Street
Abergavenny
NP75NF
UK
Telephone: +44 07715442585
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: CS6 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PRINCIPALITY CARE LTD
C/O Golden Valley Accountancy Ltd, 17 Nevill Street
Abergavenny
NP75AA
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FERRY CARE LIMITED
The Lily Pod, White Horse Farm OLD MONMOUTH ROAD
Abergavenny
NP7 8BU
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STEPPING STONES RESETTLEMENT UNIT LIMITED
18 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME194AE
UK
Telephone: +44 07860834653
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
FIVE OAKS CARE LIMITED
Linden House, Monk Street
Abergavenny
NP75NF
UK
Telephone: +44 07715442585
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: CS7 - Care home with nursing mental health with continuous staffing
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19/03/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
STONES HOLDINGS LIMITED
18 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME194AE
UK
Telephone: +44 07860834653
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award notice for the annual refresh under the established framework agreement with competition. The awarding of this framework refresh 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers at midnight on Monday 30th March 2026 . This framework refresh has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its last year, expiring 31st March 2027.
The usage is undefined, and this is applicable across all lots.
The total contract value for the framework is estimated to be GBP1.4000000 billion.
There were no conflicts of interest within this exercise.
The award decision makers were representatives from NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee which included Deputy Director of Commissioning for Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Vulnerable Group and the National Frameworks Lead.
The successful bidders were selected for award of the contract as they satisfactorily meet the basic selection criteria and the key selection criteria that has been identified as part of this Framework process. The award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen providers:
the basic criteria were implemented as pass/fail, these criteria were;
Financial position – through the provision of acid test ratio scores and D&B reports.
Insurances - demonstration that bidders held or would commit to Employers Liability, Public / Product Liability Insurance, Professional Indemnity Insurance and Medical Malpractice at the expected levels.
Cyber Essentials - provision of certificates or confirmation of working towards with a stated deadline
Technical and professional abilities – Examples of similar services being provided, staffing provision being demonstrated and provision of CIW/CQC certification for specific lots.
The key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework are;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
(WA Ref:163010)
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
19/03/2026