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title: "Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR)"
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# Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR)

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e411877b-9db2-4116-ad9f-5175e5e4d3ba

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## Summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is inviting bids for the provision of Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) services across the Peninsula, specifically within the Devon and Cornwall OPCC boundary. The tender aims to appoint a Prime Provider, but partnerships, consortiums, or sub-contractual arrangements will also be considered. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the tender period end date on 12th January 2025 and the contract start date set for 1st April 2025. The total contract value is £2,650,686, and the term is set for 7 years. The service will be divided into three lots: Devon and Torbay, Plymouth, and Cornwall. This open procedure requires bidders to be ready to comply with possible nationally mandated directives or service alterations during the contract term, and TUPE is likely applicable. The industry category for this tender is Health Services, and it encompasses a comprehensive range of geographical locations including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to expand their footprint in the public sector market. Companies with expertise in mental health treatment, particularly those capable of handling community orders, will find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is inclusive of such entities. The opportunity to bid for multiple lots or collaborate in consortiums opens wider avenues for business growth and diversification. Additionally, the long-term nature of this contract provides financial stability and potential for impactful community service, making it an attractive venture for eligible firms.

## Notice

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is seeking to secure a Prime Provider that has the capability and capacity to deliver Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements services across the Peninsula (Devon and Cornwall OPCC boundary), in line with the specified requirements of the contract. The Trust confirms that, whilst it is ideally seeking a Prime Provider, it will consider partnerships, consortiums and/or other sub-contractual arrangements from bidders. An MHTR is a community order, which is a sentence that a court can pass to someone if they have mental health needs and have committed a lesser criminal offence. Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirement is a function of Integrated Non-Custodial Services (IN-CS). The procurement is divided into 3 lots within the South West as follows:- Lot 1: Devon and Torbay Lot 2: Plymouth Lot 3: Cornwall The contracts will be for a term of 7 years and services are planned to commence from 1st April 2025. The contracts could be subject to nationally mandated directives or service alterations with associated funding during the term of the contract. TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4e90c6-b846-4e86-ae48-5059f2b16c08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,650,686 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4e90c6-b846-4e86-ae48-5059f2b16c08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf4e90c6-b846-4e86-ae48-5059f2b16c08
  10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=85488&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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