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title: "Title: Specialist Mental Health Services for Inpatient eating Disorder"
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# Title: Specialist Mental Health Services for Inpatient eating Disorder

Buyer: DORSET HEALTH CARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32948807-fb88-424b-afec-bfaff4f470a6

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## Summary

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the provision of specialist mental health services for inpatient eating disorders. The targeted industry category is psychiatric hospital services (CPV code 85111500), situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the tender phase, with the tender period ending on 19 December 2024. The contract term is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026. The total estimated contract value is £1,600,000, and the procurement method used is the provider selection regime direct award process, specifically awarding the contract to Priory Healthcare Limited, an NHSE-approved supplier for this service.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant business growth potential, especially for organisations involved in providing specialised healthcare services. While the direct award to Priory Healthcare Limited means the specific contract is not open for competitive bidding, understanding such high-value procurement processes can help other businesses prepare for future opportunities where similar needs might arise. Business entities specialising in mental health services, particularly those with experience or capabilities in managing eating disorder treatments and services, would find this contract type and value within their strategic growth interests.

## Notice

This to inform the Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is using the provider selection Regime direct award process c to award Specialised Eating Disorders (Adults) to Priory Healthcare Limited. The contract will be for twelve months. Priory Healthcare Limited are an approved supplier by NHSE for this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427cd541-525f-4b7c-8945-318ef08cb329 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET HEALTH CARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH1 4JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Boscombe West |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427cd541-525f-4b7c-8945-318ef08cb329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/427cd541-525f-4b7c-8945-318ef08cb329
  16th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=910328735
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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