---
title: "Mental Health Supported Accommodation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-16"
---

# Mental Health Supported Accommodation

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d.json)

## Summary

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a project titled "Mental Health Supported Accommodation", intended to benefit Oxfordshire. Falling under the services category within the healthcare industry, this tender aims to formalise the delivery of mental health supported accommodation as part of the Mental Health Outcomes Improvement programme. An upcoming virtual engagement event on 15th January 2026 will interest potential providers, with a deadline for expressions of interest set on 12th January 2026. This initiative seeks service providers to contribute to shaping service provisions that align with the Trust's objectives of enhanced patient care, value for money, and social value goals.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in health services or housing provision, to expand their operations. The project is suited for SMEs and VCSEs, offering potential contracts involving high dependency CQC bed bases and community rehabilitation services. The contracts are planned to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2035, allowing for long-term partnerships. Participating providers can influence the tender specifications and final sourcing route, driving business growth through collaboration and innovation. Suppliers with expertise in mental health accommodation and support are well-positioned to compete for these contracts, fostering collaboration with the Trust and contributing to better mental health outcomes in the region.

## Notice

This notice is placed as a Market Engagement Notice to inform the market of Oxford Health NHS FT intention to commission mental health supported accommodation. The Trust would like to understand the level of interest in delivering these services, and engage with suppliers to support the development of the tender packages, including specifications. The final sourcing route and contract model to deliver the provision is to be determined as part of pre-market preparation activities. The geography covered is Oxfordshire. It is anticipated that the following services will be required and OHFT are still deciding if this is through one provider or more: High Dependency CQC Bed Base: a service for individuals requiring ongoing clinical treatment, particularly those lacking capacity for health decisions or needing deprivation of liberty safeguards. It is intended as a short-term, clinically focused intervention to facilitate step-down to less restrictive settings. Approx 8-12 units Community Rehabilitation Provision: The community rehabilitation component will be a partnership between Oxford Health and housing providers, targeting people with complex psychosis and dual diagnosis. Clinical teams would provide enhanced, but not fully embedded, support, and that the model would include both self-contained and shared housing options. Some support will be 24/7, 7 days a week. Approx 20-25 units Some will be 7 days a week 9-5. Approx 30-40 units Mental Health Supported Accommodation: for people with severe and enduring mental illness nearing independent living, with support focused on tenancy skills, relapse prevention, and daily living. Provision would also be available for who those people had reached their optimal functional capacity and needed longer term support. Some support will be core staffed 9-5 with on call at night. Approx 50-60 units Some will be visiting support only plus on call phone line. Approx 25-35 units

### Planning Information

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) wishes to engage with interested suppliers to support the delivery of Mental Health Supported Accommodation for Oxford Health patients across Oxfordshire. 
This project has been initiated as part of the Mental Health Outcomes Improvement program to commission all OHFT mental health supported accommodation under formal contract using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. 
The Trust is keen to engage with interested service providers to support shaping the service provision and understanding the best approach for the achievement of better patient care, value for money and meeting the Trust’s wider social value goals.
The Trust will be holding a dedicated virtual engagement event on the morning of 15 January 2026, and is seeking expressions of interest from potential service providers in attending this virtual event.
The event will be held on MS Teams.
Suppliers who wish to attend the event should contact the Business Services Team (businessservices@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk) no later than close of play on 12th January 2026 to book a place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083503-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 15:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083503-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083503-2025
  16th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f70d.json.