First Episode Psychosis

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is inviting tenders for a community-based First Episode Psychosis (FEP) support service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The contract has an estimated value of £270,860 excluding VAT and aims to support individuals experiencing or recovering from a first episode of psychosis through recovery-focused interventions, peer support and improved community inclusion.

Service Requirements

The successful provider will deliver person-centred support to individuals experiencing or recovering from a first episode of psychosis, working in partnership with statutory mental health services and other relevant organisations.

Key service requirements include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to individuals and their families.
• Delivering one-to-one interventions, peer support, group activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Supporting access to education, training, employment and community resources.
• Promoting independence, social inclusion, recovery and improved health and wellbeing.
• Providing advocacy, information, advice and signposting to relevant services.
• Helping individuals maintain positive relationships, develop confidence and achieve personal goals.
• Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, voluntary sector organisations and wider stakeholders.
• Supporting early intervention, relapse prevention, resilience and reduced social isolation.

The service must be accessible, responsive and tailored to individual needs, with a focus on improving long-term outcomes and quality of life.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Deadline: 27 November 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £270,860 (excluding VAT)
• Contract Start: 1 April 2027
• Initial Contract End: 31 March 2029
• Extension Options: Two further periods of 12 months each, potentially extending the contract to 31 March 2031
• Tender Reference: CAV-CP-64547
• WA Reference: 172408
• Contract Location: Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
• Contract Type: Services
• Procedure: Open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime Wales (PSR Wales)
• Lots: No, this is a single-contract opportunity
• Tender Link: eTenderWales procurement portal
• Sell2Wales Notice: View the opportunity

Supplier Requirements

Providers should demonstrate the capability to deliver community-based, recovery-focused support for individuals experiencing or recovering from a first episode of psychosis.

The procurement documents set out the detailed service specification, participation instructions, contract terms and evaluation requirements. Tender submissions must be made electronically through the eTenderWales portal and include the information and supporting documentation requested in the Invitation to Tender.

The opportunity is suitable for consortia. Tenders may be submitted in English or Welsh. The contract will be awarded under the Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be awarded on the basis of the Most Advantageous Proposal, using the following published weightings:

• Technical Quality: 85%
• Social Value: 15%

Submissions will be assessed through a single-stage evaluation process against the published scoring methodology. The highest overall weighted score will determine the successful bidder.

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity may be relevant to mental health charities, community support providers and specialist organisations experienced in early intervention, psychosis recovery, peer support and social inclusion. Providers with established links to healthcare professionals and community organisations may wish to assess the opportunity against their service capabilities.

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