---
title: "Forensic Step Down Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06abba"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-06-02"
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# Forensic Step Down Service

Buyer: SOUTH WEST LONDON AND ST GEORGE'S MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06abba

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## Summary

This contract notice, initiated by South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust, pertains to the Forensic Step-Down Service. It is classified under the health services category, specifically identified by the CPV code 85100000. The procurement process is conducted via an open procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, distinguishing it from the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tender is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 3rd July 2026, followed by the start of the award period the same day. The services will be delivered in the UKI region, incorporating a structured step-down model comprising 18 units aimed at transitioning adults from secure mental health services to supported living environments. The bid validity extends until 2nd September 2026, conducted electronically and in written form.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, specifically those with experience in forensic or mental health care. With a contract value of £4,063,930 and an optional renewal for 12 months plus an additional 12 months, the tender offers a substantial contract period of 1,800 days. Companies with capabilities in providing high and low support step-down models will find it advantageous. Particularly, entities skilled at managing forensic-risk environments and supporting mental health transitions stand to benefit. The South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust is committed to fostering business participation via open competition, ensuring a vibrant market presence and ongoing service excellence.

## Notice

Forensic Step-down Supported Living Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forensic Step-down Supported Living Service. The service will provide 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 directly into generic supported living, residential care, or independent tenancies due to ongoing forensic-informed risk management needs.
The Service will deliver a total of 18 units, structured as a two-stage pathway:
* High Support Step-down
* Low Support Step-down
Detailed requirements explained in the invitation to tender documents

Renewal: Optional 12 months plus 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052008-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,063,930 |
| Lots value | £4,063,930 |
| 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 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

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052008-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.swlstg-tr.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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