--- title: "Forensic Mental Health Step-down Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Forensic Mental Health Step-down Service Buyer: SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686a3.json) ## Summary The procurement process described is initiated by the South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust for a Forensic Mental Health Step-down Service. This project falls under the health services industry category and is located within the SWLSTG footprint in the UKI region, specifically London. The current stage is 'planning' with a market warming event scheduled for 30 April 2026 from 13:00 to 14:00, conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties can gain insight into the service model and procurement strategy. This procurement follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is expected to utilise a competitive process for contract award after evaluation panel recommendations. A future notice is projected for 18 May 2026. This tender presents excellent prospects for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in mental health services, supported living models, or healthcare facility management. It aims to establish a two-stage integrated pathway with high and lower support structures, offering 18 units for adults aged 18 to 65 with primary forensic mental health needs. Companies with expertise in mental illness and comorbidities such as autism, learning disabilities, or physical health requirements are especially encouraged to apply. The service will work closely with the SWLStG Forensic Outreach Service, requiring collaboration across referrals, admissions, and community management. CQC registered providers with suitable experience, despite the service not necessitating CQC-regulated activities, are welcome to bid, offering a robust opportunity for expanding service delivery capabilities. ## Notice This is a notice to inform of a market warming event and planned procurement under the Provider Selection Regime. The Service shall deliver a specialist, structured step-down model for adults who are clinically ready to move on from low and/or medium secure inpatient mental health services, but who cannot safely transition into generic supported living. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service shall deliver a specialist, structured step-down model for adults who are clinically ready to move on from low and/or medium secure inpatient mental health services, but who cannot safely transition into generic supported living. Full details will be provided as part of the planned procurement process following the market warming event which this notice is advertising. Additional information: The Service shall deliver a total of 18 units, structured as a two-stage integrated pathway: * High Support Step-down * Lower Support Step-down The Service is for adults (18-65) with a primary forensic mental health need. Adults will have diagnosed mental illness, and will present with comorbidities including autism, learning disability, physical health needs, requiring suitable Provider and staff skills and knowledge. The Service shall be delivered as a supported living model. The support service shall not deliver CQC regulated activities nor require a CQC registration, but CQC registered providers with suitable experience are welcome to bid. The Service shall be closely integrated with SWLStG Forensic Outreach Service, who will oversee and work with the Service Provider across referrals, admissions, community management and discharge. All service users must be on the SWLStG Forensic Outreach Service caseload to be accepted for this Service. There are several dedicated clinical posts to be integrated into service delivery. These posts will be employed and managed by the SWLStG Forensic Outreach Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035756-2026 | | 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 | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW17 0YF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI34 Wandsworth | | Local authority | Wandsworth | | Electoral ward | Wandsworth Common | | Westminster constituency | Tooting | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 14:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035756-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6TDR95friw - https://swlstg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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