Tender

Engagement Activities & Interventions- Southwark - Lot 1-5

SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking tenders for engagement activities and interventions in Southwark, focusing on the community mental health sector. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with important dates including the end of the tender period on 25th March 2026, and an enquiry period concluding on 12th March 2026. The service aimed at broadening engagement opportunities involves multiple lots dedicated to community services, such as social spaces and emotional support circles. Located in Beckenham, the Trust employs an open procedure for inviting submissions, which must be made electronically in English via the specified portal. The anticipated start date for the contracts is 1st July 2026, with a potential extension period of up to one year beyond the initial term through to 30th June 2029.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community and mental health services, especially those with expertise in cultural sensitivity and peer support. With an emphasis on quality (80%) alongside commercial considerations, this contract is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their service offerings in partnership with a prominent public authority. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to provide innovative and holistic mental health support and engagement initiatives, fostering long-term growth and community impact. By targeting specific needs such as support for Black male service users, carers, and those experiencing auditory hallucinations, the tender not only enhances service delivery but also aligns with social value priorities in the health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Engagement Activities & Interventions- Southwark - Lot 1-5

Notice Description

South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to commission a service which will broaden the range of engagement activities and interventions available to the service users, families, and carers of our Community Mental Health Teams in Southwark.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Social space for Black male service users

This space will be a social group in which men can interact in a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Participants will share food together, play games, listen to music and share gifts and talents with each other - for those who like to do this.

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months

Lot 2 Emotional Emancipation Circles.

This service will provide Emotional Emancipation Circles (EECs) in the community for people with a history of mental health difficulties to support their wellbeing. Emotional Emancipation Circles are an eclectic approach that supports Black people to know who they are and understand their history. The approach supports participants to attend to their self-care both physically and emotionally.

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months

Lot 3 Hearing Voices Group

This service will adopt an approach developed by The Hearing Voices Network. The provider will deliver a group-based approach for people who self-identity as hearing voices. The approach is based on peer support, and will be co-facilitated by people with lived experience, or jointly by people with lived experience alongside people with professional experience of voice-hearing.

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months

Lot 4 Horticultural Activities

This service will provide a soothing environment to help promote wellbeing and encourage psychological stability. This can also enable someone to make better use of therapy when it becomes available. The aim is to offer support in a non-medicalised space, and these initiatives are both psycho educational and holistic in approach

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months

Lot 5 Bespoke support for families and carers

This service will provide support to unpaid carers of individuals with mental health challenges. The service will address the significant emotional and practical burdens faced by carers, empowering them to maintain their wellbeing while continuing their caring roles.

Renewal: 1 period of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008130-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£158,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£158,332 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 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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