Planning

Tier 4 CAMHS Service

AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is initiating a public tender for the procurement of Tier 4 CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) beds. The focus is on hospital and related services in or near the South West region, covering Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The procurement is in its planning stage, adhering to the Procurement Act 2023, with a market engagement milestone scheduled for 18th March 2026. The tender, valued at £2 million GBP, with a gross amount of £2.4 million GBP, invites providers interested in contracting for a period starting 4th January 2027 and potentially extending until 3rd January 2030. The communication date for future notices is set for 19th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in psychiatric hospital services, particularly those specialising in CAMHS. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this tender could enable service providers to expand their reach within the South West region, offering specialised healthcare solutions. The procurement method follows statutory objectives ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection process, inviting businesses to engage in innovative approaches for hospital services. Commissioners are eager to understand provider interest and potential barriers, which signals a collaborative approach to enhancing service provision.

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Notice Title

Tier 4 CAMHS Service

Notice Description

Avon & Wiltshire Partnership Mental Health Trust is exploring options to purchase 6-8tier 4 beds for CAMHS, preferably in or near the South West region to cover the location of {Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire}. The information you provide will be used to inform the next steps of the commissioning process. To aid responses a copy of the draft specification/s has been attached. We recognise that not all questions may be relevant to all providers. Please only answer questions you feel qualified to respond to. Commissioners are looking to understand what interest there might be from providers and the barriers that may exist in providing these services.

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015853-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85111000 - Hospital services

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2028 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON AND WILTSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Pippa Mainwaring
Contact Email
pippa.mainwaring@nhs.net
Contact Phone
0124 946 8366

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 3QE
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Newbridge
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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