Planning

2026 Online Event NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Planning

03 Feb 2026 at 15:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is embarking on a procurement process titled "2026 Online Event NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire". This initiative, managed in conjunction with the NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, falls under the services category, specifically targeting social work and related services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key engagement dates set: an online event scheduled for 25th February 2026 and a registration deadline of 17th February 2026. The event aims to explore market offerings for a Crisis House/Sanctuary service in lieu of hospital admissions, aligning with NHS England's Quality Transformation Programme. Located in the UKG23 region, the process is part of a Light Touch Regime under the Procurement Act 2023, with a due diligence evaluation by February 17th. The contract's estimated value approximates £1,875,000 over five years, including extension options.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for service providers experienced in mental health crisis interventions. Companies specializing in mental health care, social work services, or those capable of providing a stable crisis alternative environment are likely to benefit. The engagement event will offer insights into the local service landscape and desired outcomes, providing potential suppliers valuable access to decision-makers' perspectives. Participation could allow businesses to better tailor their offerings to fit the NHS's strategic direction and be well-positioned for subsequent competitive opportunities advertised later. This process thus supports growth by enabling businesses to establish partnerships within the public sector and leverage strategic ties with a leading health authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 Online Event NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire

Notice Description

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is working on behalf of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT) who are looking to undertake a Competitive Process for a Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire . The service is intended to provide a Crisis House / Sanctuary / Safe Haven-type service for those in Mental Health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. There will be an expectation for the service model to support and align with the forthcoming 24/7 Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre as part of NHS England's Quality Transformation Programme. The indicative financial envelope has been revised upward following the previous market engagement undertaken in December 2024. NSCHT would like to invite all potential providers to attend an online Engagement Event on Wednesday 25th February 2026 14:00pm-15:00pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the Engagement Event is to share the background and the need for this service locally and share the intended outcomes of the service. Commissioners would like to understand the current market and their perspectives. Interested providers can register their interest on the Atamis Portal. The Trust would also like to invite potential providers to answer some additional questions in the short questionnaire in project C419150'2026 Event NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staff'. These questions are intended to provide information to the Trust only, and will not scored competitively. The deadline for submitting interest is Tuesday 17th February 2026 12:00pm. Providers who have registered an interest will then be sent the link to the engagement event before the event starts on Wednesday 25th February 2026. Should providers have any queries, or have any problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Following the event, a Competitive Process for this opportunity may be advertised on Find a Tender in due course. The estimated contract value is c.PS1,875,000 for a 5 year contract (2 years with an option to extend for 1 year, then 1 year , then 1 year). All information provided in this advert is subject to change.

Planning Information

This is a Procurement Act 2023 (Act) Preliminary market engagement notice. The above service will be classed as a Light Touch Regime service contract pursuant to the Act Regulation 9.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009572-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 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
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

NHS MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mlcsu.tendersnorth@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TRENTHAM
Postcode
ST4 8HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Birches Head & Northwood
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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