---
title: "VCSE - Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service LOT 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060bcc"
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buyer: "SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# VCSE - Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service LOT 1

Buyer: SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060bcc

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## Summary

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is inviting tenders for the provision of a VCSE-led Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service, specifically LOT 1. This procurement focuses on providing swift and adaptable support to manage community-based crises, particularly for individuals who may visit Emergency Departments outside typical hours. This initiative forms part of Croydon's mental health pathway. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method aligned with UK regulations, with submissions accepted electronically until 20th March 2026. This service falls under the health services category and is located within the United Kingdom, earmarked with a total gross value of £340,000. The award of the contract is scheduled between May and July 2026, covering an initial period until 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and experienced in managing community outreach programmes. Organisations with capabilities in timely and responsive service delivery, especially those familiar with the complexities of mental health crisis prevention, may find this tender advantageous. The tender prioritises quality with a substantial weight on technical and social value, providing an edge to businesses that can demonstrate strong value propositions. Moreover, the open procurement procedure ensures a transparent and competitive environment, allowing qualified businesses of all sizes to participate and potentially contribute to a vital component of the public health system.

## Notice

The Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Outreach Service will offer timely, flexible, and responsive support to de-escalate crises in the community. This will be a VCSE-led service providing short-term crisis prevention and outreach for individuals who are unknown or recently known to secondary care services and who may present to Emergency Departments outside of standard operating hours. The service will be an important preventative element in Croydon's mental health pathway.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,333 |
| Lots value | £283,333 |
| 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 | SOUTH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BECKENHAM |
| Post town | Bromley |
| Postcode | BR3 3BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley |
| Local authority | Bromley |
| Electoral ward | Kelsey & Eden Park |
| Westminster constituency | Beckenham and Penge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:53 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2026
- 22 Jan 2026 at 09:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005596-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007234-2026
  27th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005596-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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