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
CF14 4HH
UK
Telephone: +44 2921500207
E-mail: Michael.Groves@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
THIRD SECTOR PEER LIAISON
Reference number: CAV-MSPP-(26-27) 100
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 market engagement in relation to the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide a dedicated liaison and coordination function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and other stakeholders, supporting partnership working, stakeholder engagement, information sharing and the development of community-based mental health services. This Prior Information Notice is intended to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity and engage with interested providers.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000.00
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 to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service provides a dedicated liaison, coordination and engagement function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and wider stakeholders involved in the planning, development and delivery of mental health services.
The appointed provider will be responsible for facilitating effective partnership working across statutory and voluntary sectors, supporting communication and information sharing, coordinating mental health networks and forums, and promoting collaboration to improve mental health and well-being outcomes. The service will act as a key link between organisations, ensuring that the third sector is effectively represented within service planning and development activities and that opportunities for joint working and service improvement are identified and progressed.
The service will support greater awareness of available community-based mental health services and resources, help strengthen local support networks, and contribute to the delivery of preventative and person-centred approaches to mental health care. The provider will work closely with stakeholders to promote best practice, encourage engagement, gather intelligence on emerging needs and issues, and support the development of a sustainable and connected mental health support system across the region.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/11/2026
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.
The intention is to utilise the Most Suitable Provider Process.
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=171847.
(WA Ref:171847)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/10/2026