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title: "Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab33"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit

Buyer: NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab33

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## Summary

The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Rotational Occupational Therapy (AHP) Service to Woodlands Unit". This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category, with service delivery to be conducted in Ipswich, specifically at The Willows, Woodlands Unit in Ipswich Hospital. As a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach, the process adheres to the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The planned tender, valued at £42,576, is aimed at establishing a rotational band 5 Occupational Therapy post. Key contacts involved in this procurement include decision-makers Rebecca Bowen and Luke Peek, with future communications outlined for release on 20th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for newly qualified Occupational Therapists (OTs) to advance their careers by gaining diverse experiences, particularly within mental health settings. Businesses specialising in healthcare recruitment or those offering professional training and development services for healthcare practitioners could find advantageous prospects in this contract. The position aims to foster the growth of holistic and skilled practitioners who can progress to band 6 roles, thus offering businesses in the Suffolk region a chance to establish deeper relations with the NHS and expand their service offerings in a high-demand sector. This initiative not only invites collaboration but also promises developmental and strategic growth for suitable enterprises.

## Notice

A rotational band 5 OT post so that newly qualified OTs in Suffolk have the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience and skills across a range of settings including mental health. This should help create potential applicants for band 6 roles in mental health and create more holistic and skilled OTs. To work with the band 6 OT at Woodlands to provide assessment and intervention on the wards. Discharge planning and equipment provision with some group and 1-1 work. Ward based and home visits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A rotational band 5 Occupational Therapy (OT) post so that newly qualified OTs in Suffolk have the opportunity to gain a broad range of experience and skills across a range of settings including mental health. This should help create potential applicants for band 6 roles in mental health and create more holistic and skilled OTs. To work with the band 6 OT at Woodlands to provide assessment and intervention on the wards. Discharge planning and equipment provision with some group and 1-1 work. Ward based and home visits. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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 Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063523-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,576 |
| 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 | NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063523-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nsft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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