Award

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Jul 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, focused on the provision of services within the mental health, learning disability, and autism categories. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically targeting residential health facilities services within the South West, UK (region UKK4). The procurement was managed through a limited method, utilising a direct awarding process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £97,035, was awarded to Caraston Hall Support Limited on 16 July 2025 and will span a contract term from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, which includes any extension periods.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health care services, particularly those offering bespoke, individualised care settings. Organisations already operating in the mental health, learning disabilities, or autism services sector may find this procurement particularly advantageous, especially if they offer services that align with the public sector's need for patient-centered and choice-driven care strategies. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish valuable partnerships with the NHS, enhancing their market presence in the health sector. Caraston Hall Support Limited, a key provider in this regard, has successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the demand for innovative care solutions and the potential for continued growth in collaborative health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

Notice Description

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

Lot Information

Lot 1

Individual patient placements commissioned by the ICB in organisations providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services.

This award has been made following direct award process B.

PS97,035 - lifetime value (including extension period)
NHS Cornwall & IOS ICB pay the provider in full and are then reimbursed by the Council for their share.

Contract term: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028 (including extension period)

This is a new provider for an existing service. Additional information: 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Decision makers: Programme of Care Lead, Finance Manager, Contract Manager, Procurement Officer, Relationship Director

No conflicts of interest declared.

Procurement Information

This process is suitable as patients have a choice of providers for care home services and the number of providers is not restricted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056124
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040902-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,035 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20257 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
NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ciosicb.procure@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARASTON HALL SUPPORT

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