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Planning

27 Jul 2026 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is at the planning stage with a focus on delivering an "Adult Mental Health Safe Haven Oxfordshire." This project falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and aims to create a non-clinical healthcare alternative to support the county's urgent and emergency care system. The tender follows an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and maximum participation. Key dates include an enquiry end date on 28th September 2026, a tender period ending on 12th October 2026, and an award period by 14th December 2026. Located in Oxfordshire, this procurement represents a significant investment with a planned contract value of £6,400,000.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses that focus on healthcare services, particularly those who can deliver innovative solutions aimed at improving clinical outcomes and efficiency within urgent care pathways. Organizations that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the tender's emphasis on social value and sustainability. Additionally, the contract offers a potential extension of up to three years, thereby providing long-term business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Adult Mental Health Safe Haven Oxfordshire

Notice Description

A Non-Clinical Healthcare Alternative to Urgent Care Service to support Oxfordshire's urgent and emergency care system. The service is intended to prevent avoidable emergency department attendance and hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and system efficiency. The key objectives are: - Improve clinical outcomes and patient experience -Reduce pressure on ED and inpatient services -Deliver value for money and system efficiency -Support integrated urgent care pathways

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract extension of up to 3 years

Renewal: Up to 3 year extension option

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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