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Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford

NHS England

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23 Feb 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract for integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford under urgent circumstances, bypassing typical regulations due to the pressing need for uninterrupted service delivery. This procurement process, classified as awarding without prior publication due to its urgency, focuses on maintaining essential health services including primary care, mental health, and substance misuse support in a custodial context. The procurement falls under the 'Health services' category and is part of the services industry. The award was finalised and approved by the Public Health Oversight Group on 9th February 2026, with the contract set to commence from 1st April 2026 and continue for a period of 24 months until 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £6,565,362.42. The location of service delivery is designated as HMP Chelmsford, and the awarded entity is HCRG Care Service Limited.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically ones offering specialised services in primary care, mental health, and substance misuse treatment within high-risk environments. Businesses capable of meeting stringent service delivery requirements swiftly and with security protocol adherence would be well-suited for such contracts. Although NHS England has opted for an incumbent provider to ensure uninterrupted service due to complex mobilisation demands, similar tenders might be forthcoming following this contract period, especially for businesses capable of adapting to the preventative measures and strategic planning outlined. The longer contract duration allows NHS England to meticulously evaluate future commissioning options, which could open pathways for new service models or providers suitably equipped to address healthcare needs within detention settings. Such advancements highlight ongoing opportunities in sectors aligned with public healthcare provision, particularly for those businesses with robust operational frameworks and quality-focused service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford

Notice Description

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances, due to unforeseeable circumstances not attributable to the relevant authority.<br/><br/>Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford to ensure uninterrupted access to essential primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services in a high risk custodial environment, while giving commissioners the stability needed to design a robust longer term procurement.<br/><br/>The contract period is for 24 months - commencing on 1st April 2026 until 30th 31st March 2028.<br/><br/>Total contract value is PS6,565,362.42

Lot Information

Lot 1

Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford to ensure uninterrupted access to essential primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services in a high risk custodial environment, while giving commissioners the stability needed to design a robust longer term procurement.

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances, due to unforeseeable circumstances not not attributable to the relevant authority.

Procurement Information

See Section VI.3 - Additional Information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0659db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,565,362 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG Care Service Limited

Further Information

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