Tender

NHS 111 Crisis Text Service

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to procure a high-quality NHS 111 Crisis Text Service through an open competition. This tender, under the health services category, focuses on providing real-time, text-based communication support for individuals in emotional distress. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline on 8th September 2025 and an enquiry period ending on 1st September 2025. The trust operates from Bethlem Royal Hospital in Beckenham, United Kingdom, and the contract period is set to commence on 1st January 2026, with options for renewal.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the healthcare and digital communications sectors, as they can deliver and manage real-time text-based services. A contract value of up to £540,000 offers a substantial project for the successful bidder, and the open procurement method allows for broad competition. Businesses with the capability to meet tender document requirements and suitable service delivery models stand a strong chance of succeeding in this bid.

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Notice Title

NHS 111 Crisis Text Service

Notice Description

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) seeks to commission a high-quality, accessible, and inclusive crisis text service, designed to support individuals in emotional distress through real-time, text-based communication.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05871b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048436-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Charlotte Facer
Contact Email
charlotte.facer3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07725483774

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BX
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Kelsey & Eden Park
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

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