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Forensic Step Down Service

SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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02 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

This contract notice, initiated by South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, pertains to the Forensic Step-Down Service. It is classified under the health services category, specifically identified by the CPV code 85100000. The procurement process is conducted via an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinguishing it from the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 3rd July 2026, followed by the start of the award period the same day. The services will be delivered in the UKI region, incorporating a structured step-down model comprising 18 units aimed at transitioning adults from secure mental health services to supported living environments. The bid validity extends until 2nd September 2026, conducted electronically and in written form.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with experience in forensic or mental health care. With a contract value of £4,063,930 and an optional renewal for 12 months plus an additional 12 months, the tender offers a substantial contract period of 1,800 days. Companies with capabilities in providing high and low support step-down models will find it advantageous. Particularly, entities skilled at managing forensic-risk environments and supporting mental health transitions stand to benefit. The South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to fostering business participation via open competition, ensuring a vibrant market presence and ongoing service excellence.

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Notice Title

Forensic Step Down Service

Notice Description

Forensic Step-down Supported Living Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forensic Step-down Supported Living Service. The service will provide a specialist, structured step-down model for adults who are clinically ready to move on from low and/or medium secure inpatient mental health services, but who cannot safely transition directly into generic supported living, residential care, or independent tenancies due to ongoing forensic-informed risk management needs.
The Service will deliver a total of 18 units, structured as a two-stage pathway:
* High Support Step-down
* Low Support Step-down
Detailed requirements explained in the invitation to tender documents

Renewal: Optional 12 months plus 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06abba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052008-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,063,930 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,063,930 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW17 0YF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Common
Westminster Constituency
Tooting

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