Scope
Reference
ABU-FTS-61767
Description
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) requires a contract for the provision of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH/LD) services, divided in 2 Lots:
Lot 1- Welfare Advice Service
Lot 2- Rainbow Connector Service
The procurement will be done under The Procurement Act 2023 using Open Procedure.
Therefore, to fully test the market and allow SMEs to have the opportunity to bid, it is decided that an open market is the best approach.
Tenders will be evaluated following the process below:
1. Conditions for Participation (inclusive of the Selection Criteria Document)
1.1. Only bidders who pass all questions within the qualification envelope and Selection Criteria document will proceed to the Key Criteria Stage.
2. Key Criteria Response
2.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their technical response evaluated in accordance with the evaluation methodology.
3. Commercial Response
3.1. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will have their commercial response evaluated.
4. Bidders who have passed all preceding stages will be invited to attend a face to face presentation.
To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.
Total value (estimated)
- £90,209,616 excluding VAT
- £108,251,539 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1st April 2027 - 31st March 2028
1st April 2028 - 31st March 2029
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
To be awarded, Bidders must pass all stages described above and the bidder who achieves the highest score overall will be awarded as the sole supplier for this contract.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Welfare Advice Service
Description
The Welfare Advice Service reflects the strategic approach of the ABUHB Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Division to offer recovery orientated services, which are person-centred and outcome focussed utilising the strengths of each individual to focus on what matters to them
Lot value (estimated)
- £59,457,936 excluding VAT
- £71,349,523 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Rainbox Connector Service
Description
The Rainbow Connector Service is targeted when people are being discharged from either hospital or community statutory settings. The service currently demonstrates a high level of support across all ages and conditions, including people with mental health distress, learning disabilities, neurodivergent needs and people living with dementia
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,751,680 excluding VAT
- £36,902,016 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKL16 - Gwent Valleys
- UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Welfare Advice Service
Lot 2. Rainbox Connector Service
see ITT documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Welfare Advice Service
Lot 2. Rainbox Connector Service
see ITT documents
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Welfare Advice Service
Lot 2. Rainbox Connector Service
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 March 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Welfare Advice Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | exact cost |
Cost | 60.00% |
| technical | exact description |
Quality | 40.00% |
Lot 2. Rainbox Connector Service
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | exact cost |
Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical | exact price |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
see ITT documents
Description of risks to contract performance
see ITT documents
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLN-4733-WJBQ
Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XQ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lurdes Magalhaes
Email: lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lurdes Conceicao Moreira Magalhaes
Telephone: +447484168907
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys