This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 16:06

Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a "Stepdown Service with 24hrs Live in Support" within North West London. The contract, valued at £10,833,000, falls under the industry category of rehabilitation services and community health services. This tender process, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, officially commenced on 29th June 2026 and will close on 22nd July 2026 at midday. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and will be carried out through a three-stage competitive procedure. Interested suppliers must submit clarification questions by 13th July 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1st December 2026 and will end on 30th November 2031, with the possibility of a two-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health rehabilitation services, particularly those with capabilities in providing residential support. The procurement is conducted under an open method, offering chances for a wide range of businesses to participate and potentially secure long-term contracts, fostering business growth. Firms with strong credentials in service quality, social value contribution, and technical capabilities will find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. Given the focus on quality and community impact, businesses with innovative service delivery models stand to benefit from this opportunity to work with a prominent healthcare trust in London.

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Notice Title

Stepdown Service with 24hrs Live in Support

Notice Description

This is a PSR Competitive Process to secure a supplier who will provide a Step Down Service with 24hrs Live in Support within the North West London area to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for patients leaving inpatient care for Mental Health and re-entering the community via a Step Down service. <br/>This service is expected to run from 01/12/2026 - 30/11/2031 with a possible extension for a 2 year period 01/12/2031 - 30/11/2033

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Competitive Process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023. Suppliers will be assessed against the 5 Key Criterion as stated in the PSR regulations following a competitive procurement process.

Renewal: The tendered contract will be a 5 year term 01/12/2026 - 30/11/2031 with a 2 year extension period available taking the contract term to 30/11/2033

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060930-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,833,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,833,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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