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2 Lots- Welfare Advice Service, Rainbow Connectors service

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
90209616.0 GBP
Gross: 108251539 GBP
Published
19 Jan 2026, 10:43
Deadline
13 Feb 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004234-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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