Scope
Reference
COMM-FTS-60883
Description
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership is undertaking this preliminary market engagement exercise to seek feedback from suppliers to support the future procurement of the Provision of an Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA).
The IMCA service role is to make representations of that person's wishes, feelings, beliefs, and values, whilst bringing to the attention of the decision-maker all factors that are relevant to the decision. This will include supporting the person who lacks capacity; obtaining and evaluating information; as far as possible ascertaining the person's wishes and feelings, beliefs, and values; obtaining a further medical opinion, if necessary and ascertaining alternative courses of action.
The service covers decisions and actions taken on behalf of adults, aged 16 years and over, who lack capacity to make the decision in question and is supported by Welsh Regulations and two statutory Codes of Practice.
the following roles are anticipated to be within scope:
IMCA
Paid RPR
Litigation Friend
The contract is expected to support Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Hywel Dda University Health Board, Swansea Bay University Health Board and Powys University Health Board working closely in close collaboration with all Local Authorities across Wales.
Total value (estimated)
- £1 excluding VAT
- £1 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 January 2026
Engagement process description
NWSSP is seeking feedback from suppliers, contractors and other interested parties to help the noted Health Boards to increase its market understanding, inform the development of the specification and support governance processes.
This preliminary market engagement exercise is open to all interested parties.
To participate in the preliminary market engagement exercise, please contact the names detailed below who will be able to provide you with the Preliminary Market Engagement Document.
Emmanuel Haruna - emmanuel.haruna@wales.nhs.uk
Amy Chilvers - Amy.chilvers@wales.nhs.uk
Once you have read through the document and supporting appendices, please complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: MRS AMY CHILVERS
Telephone: +447920827806
Email: amy.price2010@hotmail.co.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales