April 2026 Refresh of Framework Agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement United Kingdom: April 2026 Refresh of Framework Agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental. Framework contract.
This is a framework agreement contract in the health and medical services sector, with a focus on Hospitals and Primary Healthcare. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the health and medical services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition. Under the Framework for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing there are annual refreshes which allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice serves as an award notice of intention for the inclusion of new providers.
The framework is split into the following Lots:
CS1 - Care home mental health without continuous staffing
CS2 - Care home learning disabilities without continuous staffing
CS3 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities without continuous staffing
CS4 - Care home mental health with continuous staffing
CS5 - Care home learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS6 - Care home mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS7 - Care home with nursing mental health with continuous staffing
CS8 - Care home with nursing learning disabilities with continuous staffing
CS9 - Care home with nursing mental health & learning disabilities with continuous staffing
The length of any ensuing call off contracts is based on the awarding Health Boards/Trusts and their requirements.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and updated pricing among other amendments.
This notice is an intention to award notice for the annual refresh under an established framework agreement with a competition.
The awarding of this framework refresh is subject to the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. This refresh exercise has not yet formally been awarded and this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales.
The framework is in its final year and due to expire 31st March 2027.
Bidders were assessed under the following key criterion as stated in PSR Wales Regulations 2025 and aligned within the Framework;
Quality - self-assessment of care homes against the relevant standards
Value - Ranking by price – in the order of lowest composite price Care Homes / Setting
Collaboration and Service Sustainability - care requirements as agreed by the Commissioner in co-operation with the resident to make an informed choice,
Improving Access and Reducing Health Inequalities - Availability of beds within the required Lot
Social Responsibility - Community Benefits proposal
NWSSP Procurement Services, on behalf of the Health Boards in Wales conducted their annual refresh under the established framework agreement for Adults (18+) in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Care Homes & Care Homes with Nursing for the National Health Service and Local Authorities in Wales. Under the Framework, the annual refreshes allow for new entrants and/or current providers to include new sites, disciplines and
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 19, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: 025455-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) has issued 1,023 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 20 currently open and 818 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Sell2Wales and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 025455-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to FERRY CARE LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
FERRY CARE LIMITED was awarded the contract for £0. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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