Tender

NHS 111 Crisis Text Service

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 10:07

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to commission a high-quality, accessible, and inclusive NHS 111 Crisis Text Service. This service, aimed at supporting individuals in emotional distress, falls under the industry category of health services and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an end date set for 8 September 2025, at 12:00 PM. As an open procedure above the threshold, this tender provides an opportunity to secure a contract valued at £400,000, scheduled to commence on 1 January 2026 and conclude by 31 December 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is deemed suitable for such organisations. It is ideal for businesses in the health services sector, including those offering crisis intervention and support services. Companies capable of delivering robust, text-based communication platforms to aid individuals in crisis are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses interested can register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal, ensuring access to the precise specifications and requirements set forth by the NHS Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS 111 Crisis Text Service

Notice Description

The Trust is looking to commission a high quality, accessible and inclusive crisis text service, designed to support individuals in emotional distress through real time, text based communication. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e6527f-a0c5-481d-af60-0d51ad8a8eb6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charlotte Facer
Contact Email
charlotte.facer@gstt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
07725483774

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 4YB
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Chaucer
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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