Buyer Name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Buyer Address: Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport, UKL21, NP18 3XQ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Lurdes Magalhaes
Contact Email: lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Buyer Name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Buyer Address: Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport, UKL21, NP18 3XQ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Lurdes Magalhaes
Contact Email: lurdes.magalhaes@wales.nhs.uk
Buyer Name: NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Buyer Address: 4-5 Charnwood Court Heol Billingsley Parc Nantgarw, Cardiff, UKL15, CF15 7QZ, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Lurdes Conceicao Moreira Magalhaes
Contact Telephone: +447484168907
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.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004234-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot Title: Welfare Advice Service
Lot 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 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 59,457,936
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 71,349,523
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (60%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): technical (40%)
Lot Title: Rainbox Connector Service
Lot 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 2 Status: active
Lot 2 Value: GBP 30,751,680
Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 36,902,016
Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 2 Contract End: 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (60%)
Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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