Provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service acting as a strategic and operational link between Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and key stakeholders. The service supports partnership working, stakeholder engagement, communication, service development, network facilitation and improved mental health outcomes across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan through collaborative, community-based support arrangements.

The procurement relates to the provision of a Third Sector Mental Health Liaison Service for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The service will operate as a strategic and operational link between the Health Board, third sector organisations, service users, carers and wider stakeholders involved in the planning, delivery and development of mental health services across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The appointed provider will facilitate partnership working, stakeholder engagement, communication and information sharing across statutory and voluntary sector organisations. Key responsibilities will include coordinating established mental health networks and forums, promoting collaboration between organisations, supporting service development initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement, and ensuring the views of service users, carers and third sector organisations are represented within strategic planning and decision-making processes. The service will support improved awareness of, and access to, community-based mental health support services through the promotion of available resources, dissemination of best practice and maintenance of strong relationships across the local mental health sector. The contract contributes to Welsh Government priorities relating to prevention, early intervention, collaboration, integration and person-centred care, and supports the development of a sustainable and connected mental health support system across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. This notice is an intention to award a contract under the Most Suitable Provider Process. This is an existing service and the proposed award is to an existing provider. The services are intended to be provided from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029, with the option to extend for a further two years in 12-month increments (2+1+1) up to 31st March 2031.