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title: "Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a0b"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY"
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# Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a0b

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bromley has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug (COMHAD) Services", with responsibilities awarded to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023, emphasises health and social work services within Bromley, UKI61 region. The contract, valued at approximately £511,310 and commencing on 1st April 2026, extends over three years until 31st March 2029. As a direct award without a prior competitive tender, this process capitalises on integrated community health provisions already in place, facilitating ongoing service delivery without disruption.

This tender signifies substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in integrated health services. Particularly, companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive mental health and substance misuse services within a community setting, bolstered by exclusive access to patient data and a 'no wrong door' service model, can considerably benefit. Although the current contract is tied to the existing service provider due to specific operational and clinical efficiencies, this highlights the sector's demand for specialist knowledge and infrastructure—qualities that other businesses could develop for future procurement roles in similar healthcare service landscapes.

## Notice

COMHAD supports both Bromley mental health and Bromley substance misuse services that enable the long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of people in Bromley affected by co-occurring substance use and mental ill health. COMHAD is a small element of a wider mental health service but an important pathway as it avoids excluding people because of their alcohol/drug use. COMHAD also provides a pathway for those who may otherwise be excluded from drug and alcohol treatment services due to their mental health issues. Residents with COMHAD challenges represent a significant proportion of the treatment population across both the mental health service (Oxleas) and the substance use service. Effective collaboration between these services is essential to achieving the best outcomes for individuals accessing support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

COMHAD supports both Bromley mental health and Bromley substance misuse services that enable the long-term recovery, rehabilitation, and social re-integration of people in Bromley affected by co-occurring substance use and mental ill health. Bromley has a higher proportion (37%) of new clients presenting with a co-occurring mental health condition compared to England (24%). Within acute mental health settings up to 70% of clients have co-occurring needs. Substance use continues to be a significant factor in hospital admissions and serious incidents. Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is uniquely positioned to deliver COMHAD provision due to: Exclusive access to patient records within community mental health services Ability to identify and support eligible individuals Supporting a 'no wrong door' approach, residents can access support regardless of their entry point, mental health or substance use services. Third parties could not access the necessary information to deliver COMHAD effectively. COMHAD provision is clinically embedded within community mental health services. In essence, COMHAD is not a standalone service, it functions as an integrated component of community mental health provision. Disaggregating it could compromise service quality, patient safety and statutory compliance. The Award has been made following Direct Award Process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023 Regulations. The contract will be for a period of three years commencing on 1st April 2026 with a whole life value of PS511.310.00 Additional information: The Contract to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust was awarded via the Direct Award A process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023. Justification for the Direct Award include: * The current existing contract is ending 31 March 2026. * The proposed contract terms and conditions are not changing. * The London Borough of Bromley, in partnership with the ICB (Integrated Care Board), already commissions Oxleas to provide community mental health services. This integrated arrangement supports joined-up care pathways, which are essential for residents with co-occurring conditions. * The London Borough of Bromley is satisfied that the provision offered by the current provider (Oxleas) is of a good standard. The service is meetings clinical, operational and safeguarding expectations. * Oxleas is uniquely positioned to deliver COMHAD provision due to: Exclusive access to patient records within community mental health services Ability to identify and support eligible individuals Supporting a 'no wrong door' approach, residents can access support regardless of their entry point, mental health or substance use services. * Third parties could not access the necessary information to deliver COMHAD effectively. This could compromise the Council's ability to meet its statutory duties under health and social care legislation. * COMHAD provision is clinically embedded within community mental health services. Disaggregating it would: * Fragment care * Introduce clinical risk * Undermine service efficiency and service user outcomes. Which would all result in the provider not being able to fulfil the requirements of the contract. * A direct award to the community mental health provider in Bromley aligns with local practice across SEL (South East London) and Bromley's neighbouring boroughs. COMHAD provision is consistently delivered by the community mental health provider in each borough and reflects a regional best practice model, reinforcing the appropriateness of a direct award to Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust. * COMHAD is not a standalone service, it functions as an integrated component of community mental health provision. Disaggregating it could compromise service quality, patient safety and statutory compliance.

### Procurement Information

The Contract was awarded in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) 2023, in particular Direct Award A of the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085231-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 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 | £511,310 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY |
| Locality | BROMLEY |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR1 1AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Bromley Town |
| Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill |
| Delivery location | TLI61 Bromley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXLEAS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 09:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085231-2025
- 15 Sep 2025 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056473-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bromley.gov.uk
- http://www.gov.uk
- https://www.oxleas.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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