GUIDED SELF-HELP PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS

A Contract Award Notice
by NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Services)
Duration: 2 year (est.)
Value: £425K

Sector: HEALTH
Published: 17 Mar 2026
Delivery: 01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2027 (est.)
Deadline: n/a

Related Terms

Location

Cardiff

Geochart for 2 buyers and 6 suppliers

2 buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services Cardiff

2 suppliers

Cardiff Mind Cardiff
4 Winds User Led Association Cardiff

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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0.

Lot Division

1	Cardiff East 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff East locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.
2	Cardiff South West 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff South West locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028
3	Cardiff West 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff West locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.
4	Cardiff North 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff North locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.
5	Cardiff City & South 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff City and South locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.
6	Cardiff South East 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 Guided Self-Help Psychological Interventions - Tier 0 in Cardiff South East locality. The Cardiff and Vale Primary Mental Health Support Service (PMHSS) provides primary care services for patients experiencing mild to moderate or stable severe and enduring mental health issues. The service supports providing health care and positive promotion to the service users and carers of Cardiff and the Vale at the Tier 1 level, which aligns with the Mental Health Measure (Part 1) agenda in Cardiff and Vale UHB. The NHS provides it and covers all areas within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. Currently, PMHSS delivers several interventions, including the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI), ACT-ion for Living psychoeducation groups based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a Stress Control psychoeducation group. These have all had positive outcomes in assisting with the well-being of the general population. Due to the demand for PMHSS, there is evidence that a gap was identified for those needing support under the remit of Tier 0. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. This is a new service with a new provider. The contract is for a period of 2 years commencing on 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

Award Detail

1	Cardiff Mind (Cardiff) Cardiff East Num offers: 3 Value: £59,600 Contractor is an SME.
2	Cardiff Mind (Cardiff) Cardiff North Num offers: 3 Value: £113,472 Contractor is an SME.
3	4 Winds User Led Association (Cardiff) Cardiff South West Num offers: 3 Value: £62,800 Contractor is an SME.
4	4 Winds User Led Association (Cardiff) Cardiff West Num offers: 3 Value: £73,602 Contractor is an SME.
5	4 Winds User Led Association (Cardiff) Cardiff City & South Num offers: 3 Value: £44,608 Contractor is an SME.
6	Cardiff Mind (Cardiff) Cardiff South East Num offers: 3 Value: £71,344 Contractor is an SME.

Award Criteria

competitive process with regard to the key criteria	100.0
PRICE	_

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

Award on basis of price.

Other Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Wales. Written representations by providers must be made to decision makers by E-mail: marisa.riley2@wales.nhs.uk. The award decision makers for this process are Third Sector Commissioning Manager, Transformation & Innovation Lead & Transformation & Innovation Lead within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The evaluation panel found that the successful providers fully met all basic selection requirements and accepted the proposed contract cost. In assessing bids against the published key criteria—weighted at 85% for technical quality and 15% for social value to reflect their importance in delivering a high quality, outcomes focused service—the providers achieved the highest overall score. The panel agreed that the providers presented the strongest overall approach across both technical and social value elements. Collectively, these considerations provided a clear and well substantiated basis for the award, demonstrating that the decision was reached transparently, consistently, and in accordance with the published evaluation methodology. No providers were excluded from the procurement process; There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision. Information that has not been published and is withheld under regulation 23(1) due to commercial sensitivity (WA Ref:162576)

Reference

FTS 024062-2026