Tender

VCSE - Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service LOT 1

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:50

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a VCSE-led Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service, specifically LOT 1. This procurement focuses on providing swift and adaptable support to manage community-based crises, particularly for individuals who may visit Emergency Departments outside typical hours. This initiative forms part of Croydon's mental health pathway. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method aligned with UK regulations, with submissions accepted electronically until 20th March 2026. This service falls under the health services category and is located within the United Kingdom, earmarked with a total gross value of £340,000. The award of the contract is scheduled between May and July 2026, covering an initial period until 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and experienced in managing community outreach programmes. Organisations with capabilities in timely and responsive service delivery, especially those familiar with the complexities of mental health crisis prevention, may find this tender advantageous. The tender prioritises quality with a substantial weight on technical and social value, providing an edge to businesses that can demonstrate strong value propositions. Moreover, the open procurement procedure ensures a transparent and competitive environment, allowing qualified businesses of all sizes to participate and potentially contribute to a vital component of the public health system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VCSE - Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service LOT 1

Notice Description

The Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service will offer timely, flexible, and responsive support to de-escalate crises in the community. This will be a VCSE-led service providing short-term crisis prevention and outreach for individuals who are unknown or recently known to secondary care services and who may present to Emergency Departments outside of standard operating hours. The service will be an important preventative element in Croydon's mental health pathway.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060bcc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£283,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£283,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Ross
Contact Email
karen.ross18@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BECKENHAM
Postcode
BR3 3BX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Kelsey & Eden Park
Westminster Constituency
Beckenham and Penge

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