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NELFT Crisis Alternatives - Havering

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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14 Oct 2025 at 15:54

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24 Sep 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

North East London NHS Foundation Trust, located in Essex, is driving a procurement process titled "NELFT Crisis Alternatives - Havering," which aims to enhance mental health crisis management by providing community-based alternatives to hospital admissions. This initiative prioritises services for adults in Havering, who identify themselves as experiencing a mental health crisis. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 982,604, was signed on 14 October 2025, with HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT as the supplier. The contract, under an open procurement procedure, will commence on 1 December 2025 and run until 30 November 2027, with potential extensions up to 2029. The project falls under the 'services' category and is intended to create an integrated care pathway, involving the collaboration of Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large enterprises and VCSE organisations involved in the provision of community-based mental health services. Companies with experience in crisis intervention, counselling, and non-clinical support can significantly benefit by providing tailored, flexible services that adapt to the needs of the Havering community. The focus on integrated care and partnership with NHS services creates a solid foundation for long-term business relationships and service innovation. Businesses adept at engaging with local communities, fostering awareness, and supporting preventive mental health care will find a suitable niche in this initiative.

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Notice Title

NELFT Crisis Alternatives - Havering

Notice Description

The Place Based Partnership within North East London (NEL) has identified key priority areas to enhance local mental health acute pathways. This initiative aims to develop effective community alternatives to hospital admission for residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The North East London Joint Forward Plan emphasises prevention, leveraging community assets, and providing person-centered, integrated care. The goal is to support more individuals in appropriate settings outside of hospitals, ensuring that those in crisis receive timely and suitable support. A significant focus is placed on improving mental health crisis management and offering alternatives to hospital admission. This ensures that high-quality inpatient care is available for those who truly need it, aligning with the principle of delivering the right support at the right time and place. The scope of services varies across localities, and a procurement process via Lots has been established to cater to the specific needs of each Local Borough and its demographics. This approach also fosters collaboration with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners, enhancing the overall benefit to service users. VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) partners will play a crucial role in the Place Based Partnership within NELFT. Their involvement will include: Service Delivery: VCSE organisations will provide community-based services that offer alternatives to hospital admission. These services might include crisis intervention, counselling, peer support, and other mental health support programs tailored to local needs. Collaboration and Integration: VCSE partners will work closely with NELFT and other healthcare providers to ensure a seamless integration of services. This collaboration aims to create a cohesive support network that can respond effectively to mental health crises. Community Engagement: VCSE organisations often have strong ties to the local community and can engage residents in mental health initiatives. They can help raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage individuals to seek help early. Tailored Support: By understanding the unique demographics and needs of each locality, VCSE partners can offer personalised support that aligns with the specific challenges faced by different communities. Innovation and Flexibility: VCSE organisations can bring innovative approaches to mental health care, offering flexible and responsive services that can adapt to changing needs and circumstances. Overall, the involvement of VCSE partners is essential for building a comprehensive, community-centered approach to mental health care that prioritises prevention, early intervention, and support outside of hospital settings. The service is for Havering adult residents or those presenting to Havering emergency services who perceive themselves to be in, or at risk of moving into, mental health crisis (self-defined). This is the defining criteria for the service and robust screening procedures will be required that ensure access and prioritisation of those in most need. Those with multiple needs and co-morbidities are to be welcomed provided that the primary need is mental health crisis. Access to the service will normally be direct access by self-presentation. Prior to operation partner agencies will make people aware of the service and introduce people via referral pathways. Havering Crisis Cafe will support people in crisis to better self-manage their symptoms and distress in a safe and appropriate environment. This will improve access to Mental Health services as an alternative to ED attendances. To reduce activity in Emergency Departments and the wider system including mental health services, police and ambulance services. The key objectives will be to: * Provide a non-stigmatising, calm and safe environment. * Provide support to help people resolve their crisis. * Provide practical and emotional support to enable the service users and carers to better self- manage their distress, aid their recovery, and reduce dependency. * Ensure that support staff, peer supporters and volunteers are trained, supported and professional in their approach. * Operate as an alternative to Emergency Departments and other emergency services for people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require medical intervention. * Link with the wider service system to ensure a joined-up partnership approach to the development of local services. Havering Crisis Cafe will support people in crisis to better self-manage their symptoms and distress in a safe and appropriate environment. This will improve access to Mental Health services as an alternative to Emergency Departments attendances. To reduce activity in Emergency Departments and the wider system including mental health services, police and ambulance services. The service will provide immediate, focused and time-limited emotional and practical support to people experiencing a mental health crisis that does not require clinical input. Experiencing an active psychosis requiring a higher level of input/trained staff to manage their specific needs. It will work with people experiencing a range of different distress, including psychosis. The support will consist of: * Identifying coping strategies and improving wellbeing * Information and signposting * 1-1 conversations, group conversations and activities * Limited follow-up

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£982,604 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£982,604 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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