Planning

Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 08:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit". This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category, with service delivery to be conducted in Ipswich, specifically at The Willows, Woodlands Unit in Ipswich Hospital. As a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach, the process adheres to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned tender, valued at £42,576, is aimed at establishing a rotational band 5 Occupational Therapy post. Key contacts involved in this procurement include decision-makers Rebecca Bowen and Luke Peek, with future communications outlined for release on 20th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs) to advance their careers by gaining diverse experiences, particularly within mental health settings. Businesses specialising in healthcare recruitment or those offering professional training and development services for healthcare practitioners could find advantageous prospects in this contract. The position aims to foster the growth of holistic and skilled practitioners who can progress to band 6 roles, thus offering businesses in the Suffolk region a chance to establish deeper relations with the NHS and expand their service offerings in a high-demand sector. This initiative not only invites collaboration but also promises developmental and strategic growth for suitable enterprises.

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Notice Title

Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit

Notice Description

A rotational band 5 OT post so that newly qualified OTs in Suffolk have the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience and skills across a range of settings including mental health. This should help create potential applicants for band 6 roles in mental health and create more holistic and skilled OTs. To work with the band 6 OT at Woodlands to provide assessment and intervention on the wards. Discharge planning and equipment provision with some group and 1-1 work. Ward based and home visits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A rotational band 5 Occupational Therapy (OT) post so that newly qualified OTs in Suffolk have the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience and skills across a range of settings including mental health. This should help create potential applicants for band 6 roles in mental health and create more holistic and skilled OTs. To work with the band 6 OT at Woodlands to provide assessment and intervention on the wards. Discharge planning and equipment provision with some group and 1-1 work. Ward based and home visits. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063523-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£42,576 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Steven Worley
Contact Email
steven.worley@nchc.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603785866

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR2 1NH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Mancroft
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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