--- title: "Step down beds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a781" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a781" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a781.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a781.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2025-10-21" --- # Step down beds Buyer: HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a781 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05a781) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a781.json) ## Summary The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for "Step down beds" services in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, aiming to facilitate care transition for medically fit service users from acute mental health inpatient units. This procurement, falling under the "services" industry category, is at the planning stage. A preliminary market engagement notice has been scheduled until 7th November 2025, with a planned submission deadline for expressions of interest by 7th December 2025. A formal notice is expected on 12th November 2025, with the tender's contract term running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, offering an option for extension. The procurement method will utilise a selective, competitive flexible procedure, ensuring alignment with market capabilities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health care and housing services. Ideal candidates are operations capable of providing comprehensive support services, including accommodation and tenancy assistance, aimed at supporting independent living and short-term needs. Competitive businesses can leverage this contract, valued annually at £112k, by showcasing their relevant experience and capabilities in quality service delivery, focusing on the tender's requirement for high-quality aspects. Through this engagement, businesses have the chance to expand their operations and client base, especially those adept at managing transitional housing and dedicated mental health worker support. ## Notice The service will facilitate the safe transfer of care for service users who are medically fit for discharge from acute mental health inpatient units. It will be available for 5 people at any point in time. The focus will be to support access to suitable accommodation and assistance to maintain a tenancy. The service will be provided for a maximum period of 28 days for service users meeting the eligibility criteria; any exception to the length of stay will be by mutual agreement between the provider and commissioner. The following will be provided: Accommodation will be available for service users who have either no accommodation identified or are waiting to access a tenancy. Assistance with daily living activities and support with short term needs. Staff will support service users in obtaining longer term accommodation and promote independent living. 1-1 support with a dedicated specialist mental health worker to identify and achieve move on plans; part time hours worked flexibly across 7 days to meet client need. 1-1 and group activities with support workers focussing on independent living skills available on site between 10am- 2pm and 6pm -10pm 7 days a week. Out of hours crisis support from the mental health response team (HTFT) 24/7 access to low level support. Property management assistant available to ensure repairs are dealt with swiftly and ensure effective void room turnover Housekeeper available to support with communal cleaning and stock replenishment. Annual contract value: PS112k Contract term: 1/4/2026 to 31/3/2029 with option to extend ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There will be an option to extend. ### Planning Information A planned procurement notice was published on 03/10/2025 inviting potential suppliers to make contact with the contracting authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066958-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,000 | | 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 | HUMBER TEACHING NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | HULL | | Post town | Hull | | Postcode | HU10 6FE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire | | Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire | | Electoral ward | Cottingham South | | Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2025 at 08:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066958-2025 - 3 Oct 2025 at 08:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061994-2025 - 3 Oct 2025 at 08:46 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061987-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066958-2025 21st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061994-2025 3rd October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061987-2025 3rd October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.humber.nhs.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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