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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: |
| Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £125,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £150,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 8 June 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 22 May 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-068d52 |
| Notice Reference: | 038849-2026 |
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Mental Health Inpatient Services - Independent Sector Provider - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Acute Inpatient Services for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply for Acute Inpatient Services whereby Independent Sector Providers (ISP) provide “appropriate” adult acute mental health beds, enabling care to be delivered as close to home for males and females The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 36 months with an options to extend for 1 x 12 month periods. The Services have been divided into the following packages (Lots): Lot 1 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 2 – Block of 8 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 3 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 4 – Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 5 – Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements HTE intends to a single provider to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Whereas Lot 5 will be unrestricted in the number of providers appointed. HTE intends to appoint a minimum of two (2) suppliers across Lots 1 to 4 collectively. Award decisions will therefore apply award rules that may result in a supplier not being awarded a lot for which they are otherwise the highest‑scoring bidder, where this is necessary to meet the minimum supplier requirement
Lot 1 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: • Have a primary acute mental health need • Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act • Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others • Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state
Lot 2 This lot is for a block of 8 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: • Have a primary acute mental health need • Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act • Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others • Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state
Lot 3 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: • Have a primary acute mental health need • Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act • Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others • Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state
Lot 4 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: • Have a primary acute mental health need • Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act • Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others • Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state
Lot 5 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years (including 50+ years) who: • Have a primary acute mental health need • Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act • Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others • Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state
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