Notice Information
Notice Title
NELFT - Waltham Forest Crisis Alternative Services
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.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Renewal: The initial contract term shall be two (2) years with the potential for two (2) twelve (12) months in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0590a8
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076668-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- 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
- £1,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- £991,904 £500K-£1M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Oct 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 24 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Pending
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Contact Name
- Dola Kolawole, Dominic Caddle
- 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
- TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
-
- Local Authority
- Havering
- Electoral Ward
- Rainham & Wennington
- Westminster Constituency
- Dagenham and Rainham
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076668-2025
24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052532-2025
29th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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