Award

HPFT Adult Acute Inpatient Service

HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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06 May 2025 at 09:19

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06 May 2025 at 09:19

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06 May 2025 at 09:18

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has recently confirmed a contract award for the HPFT Adult Acute Inpatient Service, focusing on hospital and related services within the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime Health Care Services Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award process C without prior publication, as per the directives for new works/services repetition. The contract, titled "HPFT Adult Acute Inpatient Service", falls under the industry classification of CPV 85110000 - Hospital and related services - with an emphasis on services as the main procurement category. This contract formalisation took place on 6th May 2025, directly engaging Priory Healthcare Limited as the supplier, based in Royston, Hertfordshire. The inpatient service is critical to fulfilling mental health bed needs within the region, providing specialised care, and enhancing patient flow through established clinical pathways.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing high-quality, person-centred care and mental health services. With a focus on collaboration and integration within clinical pathways, the contract encourages service providers to demonstrate strong multidisciplinary team collaboration and effective service delivery that aligns with the NHS's broader goals of improving access and reducing health inequalities. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in mental health care and have expertise in managing hospital services can greatly benefit from engaging with such procurement opportunities, promoting growth through strategic partnerships with public health trusts and contributing to sustainable service development in the health sector.

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Notice Title

HPFT Adult Acute Inpatient Service

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the New Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. <br/><br/>This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provider Selection Regime Intention to award a contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C.

Existing 15 Bed Block Purchase.

1 Year Contract
01/04/2025 - 31/03/2026. Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100%

Intention to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

Procurement Information

PSR Process C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018987-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Bailie Curtis
Contact Email
bailie.curtis@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+7 855963658

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
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
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIORY HEALTHCARE

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