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title: "Acute Inpatient Services for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d52"
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# Acute Inpatient Services for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d52

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## Summary

This procurement process is overseen by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), in collaboration with Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, focusing on the establishment of a framework agreement for acute inpatient services within the psychiatric hospital services industry. It is located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The service packages, or lots, aim to provide necessary adult acute mental health beds, facilitating patient care close to home. The framework will initially last for 36 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Key deadlines include the tender submission by 11 June 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 October 2026. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Bravo Solutions Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for independent sector providers (ISPs) with capabilities in adult acute mental health services. Businesses specialising in psychiatric care and rehabilitation services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with a focus on quality innovation, social value, and price competitiveness—criteria that heavily influence award decisions. SMEs in the health sector could find growth opportunities through the supply of lots requiring a minimum of two providers collectively. Moreover, Lot 5 offers the flexibility of spot purchasing, fostering additional business prospects for ad hoc requirements beyond block purchases, thus catering to providers seeking varied engagement within public health service commitments.

## Notice

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust intends to establish a framework agreement for the supply for Acute Inpatient Services whereby Independent Sector Providers (ISP) provide "appropriate" adult acute mental health beds, enabling care to be delivered as close to home for males and females The intention is to enter into a Framework for an initial period of 36 months with an options to extend for 1 x 12 month periods. The Services have been divided into the following packages (Lots): Lot 1 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 2 - Block of 8 Beds for Patients 50+ years Lot 3 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 4 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 18+ years Lot 5 - Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements HTE intends to a single provider to Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. Whereas Lot 5 will be unrestricted in the number of providers appointed. HTE intends to appoint a minimum of two (2) suppliers across Lots 1 to 4 collectively. Award decisions will therefore apply award rules that may result in a supplier not being awarded a lot for which they are otherwise the highest-scoring bidder, where this is necessary to meet the minimum supplier requirement

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Block of 10 Beds for Patients 50+ years

Lot 1 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 2 - Block of 8 Beds Patients aged 50+ years

Lot 2 This lot is for a block of 8 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 50+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 3 - Block of 10 Beds Patients aged 18+ years

Lot 3 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 4 - Block of 10 Beds Patients aged 18+ years

Lot 4 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

Lot 5 - Spot Purchase of Beds for Ad Hoc requirements

Lot 5 This lot is for a block of 10 Beds, 24/7/365 for Patients aged 18+ years (including 50+ years) who: * Have a primary acute mental health need * Are coming into hospital informally as a voluntary admission, or formally detained under the Mental Health Act * Present a risk of harm to themselves or to others * Require further assessment or treatment of their mental state

Options: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 , if the modification is clearly and unambiguously provided for in the original call off contract, it is allowable under PSR regardless of value. A transparency notice must be published Lot 5, will be based on spot/ad hoc purchases as required above the block purhcased beds in Lots 1 through 4.

Renewal: The framework can be extended for 1 period of 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039574-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2029-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP; MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BASILDON |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS16 5NL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 07:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039574-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 16:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038849-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038849-2026
  28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://healthtrusteurope.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mse.nhs.uk/

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