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title: "Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0659db"
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# Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659db

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## Summary

NHS England has awarded a contract for integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford under urgent circumstances, bypassing typical regulations due to the pressing need for uninterrupted service delivery. This procurement process, classified as awarding without prior publication due to its urgency, focuses on maintaining essential health services including primary care, mental health, and substance misuse support in a custodial context. The procurement falls under the 'Health services' category and is part of the services industry. The award was finalised and approved by the Public Health Oversight Group on 9th February 2026, with the contract set to commence from 1st April 2026 and continue for a period of 24 months until 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £6,565,362.42. The location of service delivery is designated as HMP Chelmsford, and the awarded entity is HCRG Care Service Limited.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically ones offering specialised services in primary care, mental health, and substance misuse treatment within high-risk environments. Businesses capable of meeting stringent service delivery requirements swiftly and with security protocol adherence would be well-suited for such contracts. Although NHS England has opted for an incumbent provider to ensure uninterrupted service due to complex mobilisation demands, similar tenders might be forthcoming following this contract period, especially for businesses capable of adapting to the preventative measures and strategic planning outlined. The longer contract duration allows NHS England to meticulously evaluate future commissioning options, which could open pathways for new service models or providers suitably equipped to address healthcare needs within detention settings. Such advancements highlight ongoing opportunities in sectors aligned with public healthcare provision, particularly for those businesses with robust operational frameworks and quality-focused service delivery.

## Notice

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances, due to unforeseeable circumstances not attributable to the relevant authority.

Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford to ensure uninterrupted access to essential primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services in a high risk custodial environment, while giving commissioners the stability needed to design a robust longer term procurement.

The contract period is for 24 months - commencing on 1st April 2026 until 30th 31st March 2028.

Total contract value is PS6,565,362.42

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Integrated healthcare services at HMP Chelmsford to ensure uninterrupted access to essential primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services in a high risk custodial environment, while giving commissioners the stability needed to design a robust longer term procurement. 

This notice is confirmation of an award having been made due to urgent circumstances, due to unforeseeable circumstances not not attributable to the relevant authority.

### Procurement Information

See Section VI.3 - Additional Information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015944-2026 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,565,362 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLH36 Heart of Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HCRG CARE SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015944-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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