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title: "Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism"
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# Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056124

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, focused on the provision of services within the mental health, learning disability, and autism categories. The contract was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically targeting residential health facilities services within the South West, UK (region UKK4). The procurement was managed through a limited method, utilising a direct awarding process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £97,035, was awarded to Caraston Hall Support Limited on 16 July 2025 and will span a contract term from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, which includes any extension periods.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in health care services, particularly those offering bespoke, individualised care settings. Organisations already operating in the mental health, learning disabilities, or autism services sector may find this procurement particularly advantageous, especially if they offer services that align with the public sector's need for patient-centered and choice-driven care strategies. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish valuable partnerships with the NHS, enhancing their market presence in the health sector. Caraston Hall Support Limited, a key provider in this regard, has successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the demand for innovative care solutions and the potential for continued growth in collaborative health initiatives.

## Notice

Mental Health and Learning Disability, Autism

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Individual patient placements commissioned by the ICB in organisations providing Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Services.

This award has been made following direct award process B. 

PS97,035 - lifetime value (including extension period)
NHS Cornwall & IOS ICB pay the provider in full and are then reimbursed by the Council for their share.

Contract term: 01/04/2025 - 31/03/2028 (including extension period)

This is a new provider for an existing service. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Decision makers: Programme of Care Lead, Finance Manager, Contract Manager, Procurement Officer, Relationship Director

No conflicts of interest declared.

### Procurement Information

This process is suitable as patients have a choice of providers for care home services and the number of providers is not restricted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040902-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,035 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARASTON HALL SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144000 - Residential health facilities services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040902-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.carastonhall.com
- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.cios.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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