Planning

Step down beds

HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 08:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

03 Oct 2025 at 08:59

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

03 Oct 2025 at 08:46

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for "Step down beds" services in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, aiming to facilitate care transition for medically fit service users from acute mental health inpatient units. This procurement, falling under the "services" industry category, is at the planning stage. A preliminary market engagement notice has been scheduled until 7th November 2025, with a planned submission deadline for expressions of interest by 7th December 2025. A formal notice is expected on 12th November 2025, with the tender's contract term running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, offering an option for extension. The procurement method will utilise a selective, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring alignment with market capabilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health care and housing services. Ideal candidates are operations capable of providing comprehensive support services, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, aimed at supporting independent living and short-term needs. Competitive businesses can leverage this contract, valued annually at £112k, by showcasing their relevant experience and capabilities in quality service delivery, focusing on the tender's requirement for high-quality aspects. Through this engagement, businesses have the chance to expand their operations and client base, especially those adept at managing transitional housing and dedicated mental health worker support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Step down beds

Notice Description

The service will facilitate the safe transfer of care for service users who are medically fit for discharge from acute mental health inpatient units. It will be available for 5 people at any point in time. The focus will be to support access to suitable accommodation and assistance to maintain a tenancy. The service will be provided for a maximum period of 28 days for service users meeting the eligibility criteria; any exception to the length of stay will be by mutual agreement between the provider and commissioner. The following will be provided: Accommodation will be available for service users who have either no accommodation identified or are waiting to access a tenancy. Assistance with daily living activities and support with short term needs. Staff will support service users in obtaining longer term accommodation and promote independent living. 1-1 support with a dedicated specialist mental health worker to identify and achieve move on plans; part time hours worked flexibly across 7 days to meet client need. 1-1 and group activities with support workers focussing on independent living skills available on site between 10am- 2pm and 6pm -10pm 7 days a week. Out of hours crisis support from the mental health response team (HTFT) 24/7 access to low level support. Property management assistant available to ensure repairs are dealt with swiftly and ensure effective void room turnover Housekeeper available to support with communal cleaning and stock replenishment. Annual contract value: PS112k Contract term: 1/4/2026 to 31/3/2029 with option to extend

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option to extend.

Planning Information

A planned procurement notice was published on 03/10/2025 inviting potential suppliers to make contact with the contracting authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a781
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066958-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Phillip Simmons
Contact Email
phillip.simmons@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU10 6FE
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham South
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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