Planning

HPFT - Adult Acute Inpatient Service

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is engaging in a procurement process to secure additional adult acute mental health inpatient capacity within Hertfordshire. The project is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement to end by 7th November 2025. The procurement aims to support mental health services for adults aged 18 to 65, with flexibility for older adults in need. The initiative is part of HPFT’s effort to enhance its existing service, with a focus on providing inclusive, responsive, and recovery-focused care. Interested suppliers must use the Atamis portal to express their interest and participate in the market engagement phase. Key procurement details include the use of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and contracts classified under the CPV code 85110000 for hospital and related services, with the value of the service estimated at £19,000,000 GBP.

This procurement offers significant business opportunities, particularly for providers with the capability to deliver high-quality, therapeutic mental health services aligned with HPFT's standards. Businesses adept at managing flexible care models and maintaining strong clinical governance could thrive, especially given the dual purchase arrangement involving block and spot purchase to address fluctuating demand. Moreover, entities proficient in innovative healthcare solutions and mature collaborations with community and crisis teams will find this opportunity sizeable. The focus on cost-effectiveness without compromising quality makes this a strategic opportunity for well-established healthcare providers looking to expand their footprint in the East of England region, directly contributing to a larger, impactful healthcare delivery network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Adult Acute Inpatient Service

Notice Description

Trust Overview Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) supports people with mental ill health, learning disabilities and autism across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk and Essex. HPFT ("The Authority") wishes to secure additional CQC registered adult acute mental health inpatient beds within the Hertfordshire region. Service Overview The aim of this service is to provide additional adult (generally 18-65 with some older adults with functional mental health needs) acute mental health inpatient capacity through a flexible model that accommodates both male and female service users. This provision will supplement HPFT's existing inpatient capacity and align closely with the Trust's current inpatient offer, ensuring an inclusive, responsive, least restrictive and recovery focused service. The service will deliver high-quality, therapeutic care that supports service users to achieve stability and return to their usual settings as soon as clinically appropriate. Providers are expected to maintain reasonable lengths of stay, proactively plan for discharge, and work collaboratively with community and crisis teams to enable timely transitions back into the community. Providers must embed least restrictive principles into all care and treatment, ensuring that any use of enhanced observations is purposeful, person centered, and regularly reviewed. Routine oversight should be applied to any enhanced observation to ensure interventions remain proportionate, safe, and supportive. The service should be delivered in a manner that ensures value for money, balancing high-quality care with efficient use of resources. This includes strong clinical governance, effective workforce management, and collaboration with HPFT to maximize outcomes for service users while maintaining cost-effectiveness. The additional capacity will be made available through a combination of block and spot purchase arrangements, providing flexibility to meet fluctuating demand and support local population needs. Procurement: The Trust is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage with potential suppliers capable of delivering the service described in the attached documentation. The procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Pre Market Engagement will run via the Atamis portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome *Suppliers should register on the portal if not already registered. *To express an interest in this preliminary market engagement, search and select contract reference: C393861 HPFT - Adult Acute Inpatient Service. *Suppliers can contact the Atamis helpdesk at - support.health@atamis.co.uk or by calling 0800 9956035 for technical assistance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/586a0132-8cc7-4a65-9389-0928a4a2e766
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Bailie Curtis
Contact Email
bailie.curtis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
01707356172

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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