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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is overseen by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), in collaboration with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the establishment of a framework agreement for acute inpatient services within the psychiatric hospital services industry. It is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The service packages, or lots, aim to provide necessary adult acute mental health beds, facilitating patient care close to home. The framework will initially last for 36 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 11 June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2026. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Bravo Solutions Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for independent sector providers (ISPs) with capabilities in adult acute mental health services. Businesses specialising in psychiatric care and rehabilitation services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with a focus on quality innovation, social value, and price competitiveness—criteria that heavily influence award decisions. SMEs in the health sector could find growth opportunities through the supply of lots requiring a minimum of two providers collectively. Moreover, Lot 5 offers the flexibility of spot purchasing, fostering additional business prospects for ad hoc requirements beyond block purchases, thus catering to providers seeking varied engagement within public health service commitments.

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Notice Title

Acute Inpatient Services for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply for Acute Inpatient Services whereby Independent Sector Providers (ISP) provide "appropriate" adult acute mental health beds, enabling care to be delivered as close to home for males and females The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 36 months with an options to extend for 1 x 12 month periods. The Services have been divided into the following packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 2 - Block of 8 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 3 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 4 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 5 - Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements HTE intends to a single provider to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Whereas Lot 5 will be unrestricted in the number of providers appointed. HTE intends to appoint a minimum of two (2) suppliers across Lots 1 to 4 collectively. Award decisions will therefore apply award rules that may result in a supplier not being awarded a lot for which they are otherwise the highest-scoring bidder, where this is necessary to meet the minimum supplier requirement

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years

Lot 1 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 2 - Block of 8 Beds Patients aged 50+ years

Lot 2 This lot is for a block of 8 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 3 - Block of 10 Beds Patients aged 18+ years

Lot 3 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 4 - Block of 10 Beds Patients aged 18+ years

Lot 4 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 5 - Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements

Lot 5 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years (including 50+ years) who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039574-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services

85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-04-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE)
Additional Buyers

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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