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Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a tender for a "Mental health rehabilitation intensive supported housing programme" within the UKK24 region, specifically Poole, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a focus on the health services industry. The programme aims to provide intensive housing support for adults with serious mental illness, transitioning from hospital care. Key dates include a milestone engagement deadline on 13th August 2026 and the expression of interest deadline by 15th September 2026. The project is scheduled to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2030. The procurement method involves a market engagement notice as per the light-touch regime framework outlined in UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those providing residential care solutions and mental health support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community or social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that align with varied organisational capabilities. Companies offering capable facilities that can accommodate self-contained units and staff for 24/7 care will find this tender particularly fitting, ample to support business growth through a high-impact public service project.

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Notice Title

Mental health rehabilitation intensive supported housing programme

Notice Description

To provide an intensive supported housing programme within the east of the county for adult patients with a serious mental illness and longer term rehabilitation needs. The supplier will provide a building with self-contained units within (ideally 10-12) and 24/7 care staff. Patients are likely to be discharged from a hospital to this provision, and are likely to need support within this provision for up to 2 years. Local rehab community teams would provide intensive support into this project, alongside care staff. If you are interested in this opportunity, please express your interest by emailing p.spender@nhs.net and dercia.pestana@nhs.net no later than midday on Tuesday, 15th of September 2026.

Planning Information

Requests for any information should be forwarded to Perry Spender - p.spender@nhs.net and Dercia Pestana - dercia.pestana@nhs.net

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069952-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,550 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH17 0RB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Canford Heath
Westminster Constituency
Mid Dorset and North Poole

Further Information

Notice Documents

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