Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking market engagement in relation to the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service will provide a dedicated liaison and coordination function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and other stakeholders, supporting partnership working, stakeholder engagement, information sharing and the development of community-based mental health services. This Prior Information Notice is intended to inform the market of the forthcoming opportunity and engage with interested providers.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to engage with the market regarding the future provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The service provides a dedicated liaison, coordination and engagement function between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and wider stakeholders involved in the planning, development and delivery of mental health services. The appointed provider will be responsible for facilitating effective partnership working across statutory and voluntary sectors, supporting communication and information sharing, coordinating mental health networks and forums, and promoting collaboration to improve mental health and well-being outcomes. The service will act as a key link between organisations, ensuring that the third sector is effectively represented within service planning and development activities and that opportunities for joint working and service improvement are identified and progressed. The service will support greater awareness of available community-based mental health services and resources, help strengthen local support networks, and contribute to the delivery of preventative and person-centred approaches to mental health care. The provider will work closely with stakeholders to promote best practice, encourage engagement, gather intelligence on emerging needs and issues, and support the development of a sustainable and connected mental health support system across the region.