Tender

DHC DH1393 Specialised Eating Disorders (Adults)

DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is leading a public procurement process to award a contract for "DHC DH1393 Specialised Eating Disorders (Adults)" services, classified under psychiatric hospital services. The procurement is being conducted through a selective method and utilises a restricted procedure above the threshold, with direct award Category C from the Provider Selection Regime. The contract is valued at £1,600,000 and runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The tender stage is currently active, with the procurement details published on 14th January 2026, and the tender period concludes on 31st January 2026. The service area includes the United Kingdom and various international locations.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for well-established companies in the healthcare services sector, specifically those with expertise in psychiatric treatment and experience in dealing with eating disorders. Although the procurement process is selective and uses a restricted procedure, it could benefit suppliers already approved or recognised by national health authorities due to the specific nature of the services required. The initiative provides significant engagement opportunities given its substantial contract value, although it may not be particularly suited for smaller enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the project's complexity and financial scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHC DH1393 Specialised Eating Disorders (Adults)

Notice Description

This is to inform that Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is using the Provider Selection Regime - direct award process C to award Specialised Eating Disorders (Adults) to Priory Healthcare Limited. The contract will be for twelve months. Priory Healthcare Limited are an approved supplier by NHSE for this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a37092-ed92-4916-8946-bac8320700c1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
p.spender@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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