Scope
Reference
BCU-FTS-60166
Description
The CAMHS Programme is seeking to purchase a license to deliver a bilingual, evidence based, mental health resilience package of intervention, with training to support the delivery of the intervention. The license must cover Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) staff who meet defined requirements to deliver the evidence-based training package(s) to other professionals, children and young people, families and trusted adults across a range of settings within the North Wales region.
The purchase of the license must also include options to purchase physical training resources e.g., training manuals and workbooks as and when required during the license agreement. Dedicated training resources must also be available on an online bilingual platform or equivalent which is accessible to all users with approved access.
Please see Information for Bidders document on the Bravo Solutions portal for further details.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board recognises the importance of the Welsh language to the communities it serves. Consequently, responses to an invitation to quote or tender will be accepted in Welsh as well as English. However, please note that tender responses submitted only in Welsh will be translated by the Trust into English before consideration. Those involved in translating the document will be barred from taking decisions on awarding tenders.
The tender will be awarded based on 40% cost & 60% quality as detailed in the ITT document. Please note that the tender closing date is 21/10/2025 at midday and any late submissions will not be considered.
The etenderwales bravosolution ref: Project: project_60166 and itt_120069
Please direct all queries relating to this tender via the messaging function of the Bravo portal. More details can be found at https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- Possible extension to 28 February 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for an additional of 2x 12 month periods, subject to Health Board funding and supplier performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
- UKL11 - Isle of Anglesey
- UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 28 February 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Cost | 60.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Re-tender of an incumbent service. Specification based on current service delivery.
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: 7A1
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd,
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Gethin Barlow
Telephone: +442921501263
Email: gethin.barlow@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - 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 Lead
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RQF
4-5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys