- 1. NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- 2. Cwm Taf University Health Board
- 3. Hywel Dda University Health Board
- 4. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- 5. Betsi Cadwaladr University Heath Board
- 6. Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
- 7. Powys County Council
- 8. Swansea bay University Health Board
- 9. NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
- 10. Manx Care of Nobles Hospitals - Isle of Man
Section one: Contracting authority
one.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
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.1) Name and addresses
Cwm Taf University Health Board
PO Box 111
Pontypool
NP4 4DF
Telephone
+44 2921500629
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA84379
one.1) Name and addresses
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Ty Gorwel, Building 14, St David’s Park, Job's Well Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3BB
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon
Newport
NP18 3XQ
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Betsi Cadwaladr University Heath Board
St Asaph
Bangor
LL57 2PW
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board
St Asaph
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Powys County Council
Bronllys
Powys
LD1 5LG
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea bay University Health Board
Port Talbot
Powys
SA12 7BR
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee
Port Talbot
Powys
CF15 7QZ
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.1) Name and addresses
Manx Care of Nobles Hospitals - Isle of Man
The Strang , Bradden
Isle of Man
IM4 4RJ
Telephone
+44 1267229774
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.nwssp.wales.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA79805
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
National Collaborative Framework for Adult MH LD & CAMHS Hospital Services
Reference number
PRO-OJEULT-47288
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process for the National Collaborative Framework for Adult Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, and CAMHS Hospital Services, Velindre University NHS Trust—acting on behalf of all Health Boards and Trusts in Wales to Oak Tree Forest Limited for the provision of services under Lot 21 (Acute Mental Health - Male), Lot 22 (Acute Mental Health- Female), Lot 27 (Tier Child and Adolescent acute Mental Health - Male) and Lot 28( Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health - Female) of the Framework Agreement. Contracting Authorities will award individual placements through a call-off process.
The framework will remain open to allow periodic refreshes as detailed below. Please note: no further Notices will be issued for each refresh date when the Framework reopens.
-6-month refresh for existing providers to amend pricing downwards and to allow new entrants to apply/existing providers the opportunity
to add new units.
-12-month refreshes for existing providers to amend pricing upwards and/or downwards and to allow new entrants to apply/existing
providers the opportunity to add new units.
Please see below for relevant tender submission and appointment dates:
4 July 2025- 1 October 2025
1 October 2025-1 April 2026
7 July 2026-1 October 2026
1 October 2026-1 April 2027
6 July 2027-1 October 2027* Subject to further extensions being applied
1 October 2027-1 April 2028* Subject to further extensions being applied
4 July 2028-1 October 2028* Subject to further extensions being applied
1 October 2028-1 April 2029* Subject to further extensions being applied
5 July 2029- 1 October 2029* Subject to further extensions being applied
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award a contract award notice. This contract will be awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £0.01
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Female
Lot No
28
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hospital provision of Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health services – Female
The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows:
The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the:
provider’s suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation,
the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and
the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests.
As detailed in the tender documents.
The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver.
This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards.
2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification.
3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits.
As detailed in the tender document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Male
Lot No
27
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hospital Provision of Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health services – Male
The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows:
The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the:
provider’s suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation,
the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and
the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests.
As detailed in the tender documents.
The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver.
This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards.
2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification.
3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits.
As detailed in the tender document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acute Mental Health – Male
Lot No
21
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hospital Provision of Acute Mental Health services – Male
The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows:
The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the:
provider’s suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation,
the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and
the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests.
As detailed in the tender documents.
The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver.
This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards.
2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification.
3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits.
As detailed in the tender document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Under Regulation 23(1) of the Provider Selection Regime Wales PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acute Mental Health – Female
Lot No
22
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hospital Provision of Acute Mental Health services – Female
The criteria in line with the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025 as follows:
The Basic Selection criteria was required to provide detail of the:
provider’s suitability to pursue a particular activity, e.g., a requirement to hold a specific authorisation or membership of a professional organisation,
the necessary economic and financial standing, e.g., a minimum annual turnover and holding indemnity insurance, and
the necessary technical and professional ability, e.g., a certain level of experience, and not having conflicting interests.
As detailed in the tender documents.
The Key Criteria, the providers current and likely future performance has been measured against the five key criteria with all being measured by applying a pass/fail metric. The provider has delivered and is likely to continue to deliver.
This was assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
1. Quality - Site audits in line with the publish quality standards.
2. Value - Verification of framework pricing in line with the published specification.
3. Collaboration and service sustainability - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
4. Improving access and reducing health inequalities - Confirmation of adherence in line with the published outcome measured standards.
5. Social Responsibility - through the submission of the bidders response to community benefits.
As detailed in the tender document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: technical / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Under Regulation 23(1) of the PSR, a relevant authority is not required to publish information under these Regulations if the relevant authority is satisfied that the information is sensitive commercial information and there is no overriding public interest in its being published. Due to this, please note, a nominal value has been stated to allow notice publication.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to open procedure
Explanation:
This is a notice of intention to award a contract based on a framework with a competition. under The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulation 2025.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-014536
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
21
Title
Acute Mental Health – Male
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OAK TREE FOREST LIMITED
Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway
London
NW74HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
22
Title
Acute Mental Health – Female
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OAK TREE FOREST LIMITED
Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway
London
NW74HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
27
Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Male
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OAK TREE FOREST LIMITED
Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway
London
NW74HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
28
Title
Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Acute Mental Health – Female
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other 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
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OAK TREE FOREST LIMITED
Ellern Mede Ridgeway Holcombe Hill, The Ridgeway
London
NW74HX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.
Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 4th August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this
notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
(WA Ref:153146)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom