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25 Jun 2026 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is proceeding with an award process for the provision of GP Practice In-reach support to Mental Health and Learning Disabilities inpatient units. The procurement, identified under the CPV code 85121100 for general-practitioner services, is located in Hertfordshire, UK (UKH23). The procurement follows a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, and the award decision has been made with Christopher Davis and Stuart McDonald as key decision-makers. The tender is at the Award stage, with a standstill period ending on 7th July 2026. The contract, valued at £241,780.90, is aimed at service sustainability and social value within local healthcare structures.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can innovate in integration and collaboration within the health sector. The successful business, such as the Harvey Group Practice, which has been the intended supplier, demonstrates a strong alignment with the procurement's focus on service quality, social value, and addressing health inequalities. Businesses that specialise in community health services or have a robust capacity to adapt to changes within mental health inpatient services would find this tender well-suited to their expertise. This opportunity can help establish or reinforce a business's presence in the healthcare service provision to secure future growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

GP Practice In-reach support to MH&LD IP units

Notice Description

GP Practice In-reach support to MH&LD Secure, Rehab and MHSOP IP units

Lot Information

Lot 1

2.2.4 Description of the procurement Description of the services to be provided: GP for special allocation services.
We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract will not exceed PS241,780.90

Procurement Information

This notice confirms the intention to award a contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The standstill period begins the day after publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be submitted to the decision makers by 7th July (midnight) at:<br/>Email: charlene.clark1@nhs.net and lorraine.bullock2@nhs.net. <br/><br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'<br/>Award decision-makers are; Service Line Leads for the units requiring GP In-reach. Christopher Davis and Stuart McDonald<br/>There are no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.<br/>The following key criteria were used to make the decision;<br/>Quality & Innovation,<br/>Integration, collaboration and service sustainability,<br/>Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice,<br/>Local primary care provider to the In-reach units location.<br/>Flexible to changes within delivery of MH in patient services.<br/>Social value.<br/>The selected supplier meets all of our expectations against these criterion, and in some aspects they exceed expectations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060041-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121100 - General-practitioner services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£241,780 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 8YE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield East
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARVEY GROUP PRACTICE

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