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title: "Mental Health Inpatient Beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0599c6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Mental Health Inpatient Beds

Buyer: ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0599c6

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## Summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking providers for mental health inpatient beds in Essex, with the contract split into two lots for female and male patients. This procurement falls within the services category of the hospital sector, specifically hospital services and psychiatric hospital services. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure under the Provider Selection Regime, distinct from traditional Public Contract Regulations. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 2nd April 2026, with the award period commencing on 3rd April 2026. The contract, valued at £12,000,000, comprises a two-year term with an optional extension of 12 months and requires electronic submission via the Atamis portal.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the healthcare services industry, particularly those experienced in providing psychiatric care and facilities. The competitive procurement process is well-suited for medium to large healthcare providers capable of managing complex inpatient services for both male and female adults within the county of Essex. Successful suppliers can significantly enhance their market presence, with the potential for combining both lots into a single comprehensive contract, thereby expanding their service offerings and revenue streams. Businesses with established capabilities in the UK healthcare sector, particularly those able to meet electronic submission and ordering requirements, should consider participating in this tender process.

## Notice

Essex Partnership University NHS FT ("the Authority") is seeking to appoint a provider(s) for the provision of Mental health inpatient beds, located in the county of Essex. The requirement in split into two lots: 1) Female Mental health inpatient beds and 2) Male Mental health inpatient beds. This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority.

### Lot Information

Female Mental Health Inpatient Beds

This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for female adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority. The inpatient beds provided under this contract must be located within Essex. The Authority is tendering for 12-bed block contract. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

Male Mental Health Inpatient Beds

This contract is to provide acute mental health inpatient service for male adults, who cannot be treated and cared for safely in the community, on behalf of the Authority. The inpatient beds provided under this contract must be located within Essex. The Authority is tendering for 12-bed block contract. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Options: 1 x 12 month optional extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019010-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 85111000 - Hospital services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019010-2026
- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056601-2025
- 12 Sep 2025 at 16:06 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056363-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk
- https://www.eput.nhs.uk/
- https://www.resolution.nhs.uk/

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