---
title: "Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048b6d"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-08-16"
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# Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b6d

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## Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for "Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract focuses on psychiatric hospital services in Essex and has an estimated value of £6,500,000. Key dates include the communication of the future notice on 16th August 2024, with the contract starting on 1st April 2024 and expiring on 31st March 2025. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the specific regulations exclude the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for existing providers of psychiatric hospital services to secure a substantial contract, worth an estimated £6,500,000. Businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those capable of providing acute beds in the Essex region, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enhance service delivery and foster growth within the health care sector, providing stability and expansion opportunities for qualified providers. The tender will be awarded to the most suitable provider, making it critical for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and quality of service.

## Notice

Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds, located in the county of Essex

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Appropriate Out of Area Beds - Mental Health Acute Beds, located in the county of Essex 

We are intending to award a contract to existing providers following Most Suitable Provider.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS6,500,000. 

Contract Start date - 1st April 2024
Expiry date - 31st March 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026070-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WICKFORD |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026070-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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