Planning

Mental Health Supported Accommodation

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 15:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Mental Health Supported Accommodation", intended to benefit Oxfordshire. Falling under the services category within the healthcare industry, this tender aims to formalise the delivery of mental health supported accommodation as part of the Mental Health Outcomes Improvement programme. An upcoming virtual engagement event on 15th January 2026 will interest potential providers, with a deadline for expressions of interest set on 12th January 2026. This initiative seeks service providers to contribute to shaping service provisions that align with the Trust's objectives of enhanced patient care, value for money, and social value goals.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in health services or housing provision, to expand their operations. The project is suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering potential contracts involving high dependency CQC bed bases and community rehabilitation services. The contracts are planned to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2035, allowing for long-term partnerships. Participating providers can influence the tender specifications and final sourcing route, driving business growth through collaboration and innovation. Suppliers with expertise in mental health accommodation and support are well-positioned to compete for these contracts, fostering collaboration with the Trust and contributing to better mental health outcomes in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

This notice is placed as a Market Engagement Notice to inform the market of Oxford Health NHS FT intention to commission mental health supported accommodation. The Trust would like to understand the level of interest in delivering these services, and engage with suppliers to support the development of the tender packages, including specifications. The final sourcing route and contract model to deliver the provision is to be determined as part of pre-market preparation activities. The geography covered is Oxfordshire. It is anticipated that the following services will be required and OHFT are still deciding if this is through one provider or more: High Dependency CQC Bed Base: a service for individuals requiring ongoing clinical treatment, particularly those lacking capacity for health decisions or needing deprivation of liberty safeguards. It is intended as a short-term, clinically focused intervention to facilitate step-down to less restrictive settings. Approx 8-12 units Community Rehabilitation Provision: The community rehabilitation component will be a partnership between Oxford Health and housing providers, targeting people with complex psychosis and dual diagnosis. Clinical teams would provide enhanced, but not fully embedded, support, and that the model would include both self-contained and shared housing options. Some support will be 24/7, 7 days a week. Approx 20-25 units Some will be 7 days a week 9-5. Approx 30-40 units Mental Health Supported Accommodation: for people with severe and enduring mental illness nearing independent living, with support focused on tenancy skills, relapse prevention, and daily living. Provision would also be available for who those people had reached their optimal functional capacity and needed longer term support. Some support will be core staffed 9-5 with on call at night. Approx 50-60 units Some will be visiting support only plus on call phone line. Approx 25-35 units

Planning Information

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) wishes to engage with interested suppliers to support the delivery of Mental Health Supported Accommodation for Oxford Health patients across Oxfordshire. This project has been initiated as part of the Mental Health Outcomes Improvement program to commission all OHFT mental health supported accommodation under formal contract using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The Trust is keen to engage with interested service providers to support shaping the service provision and understanding the best approach for the achievement of better patient care, value for money and meeting the Trust’s wider social value goals. The Trust will be holding a dedicated virtual engagement event on the morning of 15 January 2026, and is seeking expressions of interest from potential service providers in attending this virtual event. The event will be held on MS Teams. Suppliers who wish to attend the event should contact the Business Services Team (businessservices@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) no later than close of play on 12th January 2026 to book a place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083503-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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