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
Contact
Marisa Riley
Telephone
+44 2921501085
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
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
Community and Psychological Support (CAPS) for Cardiff East Cluster
Reference number
CAV-CP-61136
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for Community and Psychological Support (CAPS) for Cardiff East Cluster. This service aims to deliver an innovative, holistic model of care that integrates social prescribing with guided psychological self-help for individuals registered with one of the four GP practices in the East Cardiff Cluster. The CAPS initiative will support vulnerable and at-risk groups experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues through an 8-session intervention pathway, combining assessment, tailored self-help strategies, and relapse prevention. The service will be delivered by two full-time practitioners based in GP practices, working collaboratively with community partners to strengthen local networks and improve mental wellbeing. The provider will also be expected to support digital referral systems, attend cluster meetings, and embed principles of person-centred care, equality, and sustainability throughout service delivery.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £160,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Main site or place of performance
Cardiff East Clusters - 4 practices Brynderwen Surgery, Llan Healthcare, Rumney Primary Care Centre, and Meddygfa Willowbrook Surgery.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust, are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to award a contract for the delivery of Community and Psychological Support (CAPS) within the Cardiff East Cluster.
This procurement is for a third sector provider to deliver a holistic, community-based support service that integrates social prescribing with guided psychological self-help.
The CAPS model will consist of an eight-session intervention pathway, beginning with an initial assessment, followed by sessions focused on social prescribing, guided self-help strategies, and concluding with relapse prevention. The service will be delivered by two full-time practitioners, based within GP practices, who will work collaboratively with patients and community partners to address mild to moderate mental health needs and improve overall wellbeing.
The provider will be expected to:
-Deliver person-centred care aligned with the “What Matters” principle.
-Utilise evidence-based tools such as those from the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI).
-Apply Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) and Patient Reported Experience/Outcome Measures (PREMs/PROMS).
-Support the development and use of the Elemental software platform for seamless referrals.
-Attend Cluster and GMS Collaborative meetings to maintain engagement with primary care professionals.
-Build strong relationships with voluntary and statutory services within the Cluster.
-Ensure service accessibility in both Welsh and English, and accommodate diverse communication needs including BSL and interpreter services.
-Embed principles from key Welsh legislation including the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010, and the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
The contract value is capped at 80,000GBP per annum which includes practitioner salaries and administrative support.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 February 2026
End date
31 January 2027
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
yes 12 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
11 December 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) - F03 - Jan 2025
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) Contract 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.
Procurement documents, including detailed instructions on how to submit bids and the required information, are available at the following link: https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html. The criteria for contract award decisions can also be found there.
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=157816
(WA Ref:157816)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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