Award

Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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TenderUpdate

22 Dec 2025 at 09:25

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services", with responsibilities awarded to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023, emphasises health and social work services within Bromley, UKI61 region. The contract, valued at approximately £511,310 and commencing on 1st April 2026, extends over three years until 31st March 2029. As a direct award without a prior competitive tender, this process capitalises on integrated community health provisions already in place, facilitating ongoing service delivery without disruption.

This tender signifies substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in integrated health services. Particularly, companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive mental health and substance misuse services within a community setting, bolstered by exclusive access to patient data and a 'no wrong door' service model, can considerably benefit. Although the current contract is tied to the existing service provider due to specific operational and clinical efficiencies, this highlights the sector's demand for specialist knowledge and infrastructure—qualities that other businesses could develop for future procurement roles in similar healthcare service landscapes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services

Notice Description

COMHAD supports both Bromley mental health and Bromley substance misuse services that enable the long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of people in Bromley affected by co-occurring substance use and mental ill health. COMHAD is a small element of a wider mental health service but an important pathway as it avoids excluding people because of their alcohol/drug use. COMHAD also provides a pathway for those who may otherwise be excluded from drug and alcohol treatment services due to their mental health issues. Residents with COMHAD challenges represent a significant proportion of the treatment population across both the mental health service (Oxleas) and the substance use service. Effective collaboration between these services is essential to achieving the best outcomes for individuals accessing support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

COMHAD supports both Bromley mental health and Bromley substance misuse services that enable the long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of people in Bromley affected by co-occurring substance use and mental ill health. Bromley has a higher proportion (37%) of new clients presenting with a co-occurring mental health condition compared to England (24%). Within acute mental health settings up to 70% of clients have co-occurring needs. Substance use continues to be a significant factor in hospital admissions and serious incidents. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is uniquely positioned to deliver COMHAD provision due to: Exclusive access to patient records within community mental health services Ability to identify and support eligible individuals Supporting a 'no wrong door' approach, residents can access support regardless of their entry point, mental health or substance use services. Third parties could not access the necessary information to deliver COMHAD effectively. COMHAD provision is clinically embedded within community mental health services. In essence, COMHAD is not a standalone service, it functions as an integrated component of community mental health provision. Disaggregating it could compromise service quality, patient safety and statutory compliance. The Award has been made following Direct Award Process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 Regulations. The contract will be for a period of three years commencing on 1st April 2026 with a whole life value of PS511.310.00 Additional information: The Contract to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust was awarded via the Direct Award A process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023. Justification for the Direct Award include: * The current existing contract is ending 31 March 2026. * The proposed contract terms and conditions are not changing. * The London Borough of Bromley, in partnership with the ICB (Integrated Care Board), already commissions Oxleas to provide community mental health services. This integrated arrangement supports joined-up care pathways, which are essential for residents with co-occurring conditions. * The London Borough of Bromley is satisfied that the provision offered by the current provider (Oxleas) is of a good standard. The service is meetings clinical, operational and safeguarding expectations. * Oxleas is uniquely positioned to deliver COMHAD provision due to: Exclusive access to patient records within community mental health services Ability to identify and support eligible individuals Supporting a 'no wrong door' approach, residents can access support regardless of their entry point, mental health or substance use services. * Third parties could not access the necessary information to deliver COMHAD effectively. This could compromise the Council's ability to meet its statutory duties under health and social care legislation. * COMHAD provision is clinically embedded within community mental health services. Disaggregating it would: * Fragment care * Introduce clinical risk * Undermine service efficiency and service user outcomes. Which would all result in the provider not being able to fulfil the requirements of the contract. * A direct award to the community mental health provider in Bromley aligns with local practice across SEL (South East London) and Bromley's neighbouring boroughs. COMHAD provision is consistently delivered by the community mental health provider in each borough and reflects a regional best practice model, reinforcing the appropriateness of a direct award to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. * COMHAD is not a standalone service, it functions as an integrated component of community mental health provision. Disaggregating it could compromise service quality, patient safety and statutory compliance.

Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023, in particular Direct Award A of the Regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085231-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£511,310 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20254 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AS
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
TLI61 Bromley

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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