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Mental Health Inpatient Beds

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Sep 2025 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 17:06

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking providers for mental health inpatient beds in Essex, with the contract split into two lots for female and male patients. This procurement falls within the services category of the hospital sector, specifically hospital services and psychiatric hospital services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, distinct from traditional Public Contract Regulations. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 2nd April 2026, with the award period commencing on 3rd April 2026. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, comprises a two-year term with an optional extension of 12 months and requires electronic submission via the Atamis portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare services industry, particularly those experienced in providing psychiatric care and facilities. The competitive procurement process is well-suited for medium to large healthcare providers capable of managing complex inpatient services for both male and female adults within the county of Essex. Successful suppliers can significantly enhance their market presence, with the potential for combining both lots into a single comprehensive contract, thereby expanding their service offerings and revenue streams. Businesses with established capabilities in the UK healthcare sector, particularly those able to meet electronic submission and ordering requirements, should consider participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Inpatient Beds

Notice Description

Essex Partnership University NHS FT ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a provider(s) for the provision of Mental health inpatient beds, located in the county of Essex. The requirement in split into two lots: 1) Female Mental health inpatient beds and 2) Male Mental health inpatient beds. This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority.

Lot Information

Female Mental Health Inpatient Beds

This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for female adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority. The inpatient beds provided under this contract must be located within Essex. The Authority is tendering for 12-bed block contract. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

Male Mental Health Inpatient Beds

This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for male adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority. The inpatient beds provided under this contract must be located within Essex. The Authority is tendering for 12-bed block contract. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0599c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019010-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Further Information

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