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SPFT Langford Acute Mental Health Beds

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Mar 2025 at 11:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) intends to award a new contract for Adult Acute Inpatient and Therapy Units services to Langford Centre under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement process follows a limited procedure, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. This process is currently in the award stage with a contract value of approximately £18,204,279.19 for the initial period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a possible 12-month extension. Interested providers must submit representations by midnight on 8th April 2025. The services will be delivered in the South East (UKJ2) region, focusing on psychiatric hospital and residential health facilities services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in Adult Acute Inpatient care. Given the nature of the contract, it is well-suited for established providers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality mental health services and economic and financial stability. Companies operating in this sector can benefit from long-term engagement with the NHS, ensuring a steady revenue stream and the potential for sustaining and expanding service provision within the region. The contract's emphasis on quality, innovation, and value signifies a substantial opportunity for adept providers to showcase their capabilities and secure a stable, influential position in the healthcare market.

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Notice Title

SPFT Langford Acute Mental Health Beds

Notice Description

Adult Acute Inpatient & Therapy Units (Acute Care Pathway)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of services - Adult Acute Inpatient & Therapy Units (Acute Care Pathway) - replacement of main 40 beds contract with updated contract;
funding available for 25 beds block with allowance for variable for up to 15 additional
The Authority is intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C.
Approximate lifetime contract value PS12,136,186.13 for intitial contract period and PS6,068,093.06 optional extension(s)
Contract dates: Initial contract period 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2027. Option to extend by 12 months

Options: 12 Months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. <br/>The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. <br/>For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. <br/>The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.<br/>Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 08/04/2025. <br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f95e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,204,279 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Angelo McLeary
Contact Email
angelo.mcleary@sabp.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANGFORD CENTRE

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