---
title: "The Provision of a Forensic Mental Health Supported Housing Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b71b"
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buyer: "OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-06-01"
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# The Provision of a Forensic Mental Health Supported Housing Scheme

Buyer: OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b71b

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## Summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking a social care provider for "The Provision of a Forensic Mental Health Supported Housing Scheme" to support the management of a 24-hour hostel for men who require community care. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category, with a total contract value of £500,000. The tendering process is currently in the submission phase, with submissions due by 12th July 2021. The contract period starts on 1st April 2022 and runs until 31st March 2027, with potential renewal options for an additional two years.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the social care and mental health sectors, particularly those experienced in providing support services and community care initiatives. Companies that focus on empowering individuals, promoting mental well-being, and facilitating transitions into independent living will be particularly well-suited to compete. The integrated approach to recovery emphasised in this project offers a chance for organisations to contribute to meaningful change within the community while potentially expanding their service offerings.

## Notice

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a social care provider to join us in the day to day management and support of a 24 hour supported hostel in partnership with our Forensic Outreach Team that includes Forensic Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Supervisors, Occupational Therapist, Consultant Psychologist and Consultant in Forensic Psychiatry. The Forensic Hostel is a 24-hour supported hostel founded on the principle of "An integrated approach to recovery". The philosophy is to provide an empowering, individualised and recovery focussed community provision for men who no longer require a secure setting. The aim of the service is to deliver the highest standard of community care to reduce length of stay in hospitals and to facilitate transition into independent living. The project actively promotes better mental health, well-being and social inclusion. There is input from service users in planning, governance, delivery of care and in the day-to-day running of the unit.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a social care provider to support delivery of the service to male forensic patients

Renewal: 12 months (1st April 2027 -31st March 2028) 12 months (1st April 2028 -31st March 2029)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012201-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARTFORD |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA2 7WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway |
| Local authority | Dartford |
| Electoral ward | Maypole & Leyton Cross |
| Westminster constituency | Dartford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2021 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012201-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxleas.nhs.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=e2af178b-cbbf-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

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