Award

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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24 Oct 2025 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award for "Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism" has been confirmed by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board. This contract, awarded to Carswood Limited for the operation of Willowbrook Care Home in Northern Ireland, falls under the industry category of residential health facilities services. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8th October 2025. It operates under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a start date of 1st September 2025 and running until 31st March 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used was limited, proceeding without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specialised nature of the services required.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health and learning disabilities. With an annual estimated contract value of £98,000 and a lifetime value including extensions of approximately £236,883, the contract provides stable income potential for service providers. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, specialist care services similar to those previously provided would be well-positioned to compete. This procurement, based on patient choice as a critical criterion, encourages diverse participation from service providers capable of meeting specific patient and care needs. The setting of a new provider for an existing service indicates a demand for innovative solutions and comprehensive care packages, allowing expansion opportunities for qualified health care providers.

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Notice Title

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

Notice Description

25-26 NHS Contract. Carswood Limited - operating Willowbrook Care Home in Northern Ireland. New IPP contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This provider is one of a number of out of county providers who support specific specialist poc for MH/LD clients. As there is a number of these providers we are awarding under Direct Award B as we do not restrict access to the provider OR the patient.

Annual estimated value PS98,000 based on Broadcare information as at 01/07/2025 detailed in the table below. Please note this is at a point in time and can change throughout the year. 2024/25 spend was PS82,000 reflecting packages of care delivered by this provider. There lifetime value including extension period approximately PS236,883.

Contract start date 01.09.2025 - 31.03.2027 (with option to extend by 1 year)

This is a new provider for an existing service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Decision makers: Contract manager, Contract officer, Commissioning Manager, Finance Manager, Director of Delivery

No conflicts of interests declared.

COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR reg 21 and guidance.

Procurement Information

This provider is one of a number of out of county providers who support specific specialist packages of care for MH/LD clients. As there is a number of these providers we are awarding under Direct Award B as we do not restrict access to the provider OR the patient.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d396
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£236,883 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
ciosicb.procure@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORNWALL
Postcode
PL31 2FR
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARSWOOD

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