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title: "NHS Admission Prevention and Early Discharge DAP C"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a4"
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# NHS Admission Prevention and Early Discharge DAP C

Buyer: NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a4

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## Summary

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is undertaking a contract award process for services under the Admission Prevention and Early Discharge programme. This initiative, falling under the health services industry category and classified with CPV code 85100000, seeks to deliver critical care across the Essex region, specifically targeting improved patient outcomes through timely admissions management and discharge processes. The procurement, following a Direct Award Process C, is underpinned by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and entails an initial period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possibility of an extension for an additional year. Representations by providers are to be submitted by midnight on 3rd August 2026, as the process currently stands in the intention to award stage. The total contract value stands at £723,062 including VAT.

This procurement represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept at delivering integrated community mental health solutions. Given the urgent nature of the services required, businesses that possess a proven track record in service sustainability, innovation, and reducing health inequalities are well-positioned to succeed. The contract stipulates rigorous quality standards, including criteria like integration and collaboration, social value, and access improvement, with Thurrock & Brentwood Mind chosen as the preferred supplier for meeting these demands. The project emphasises continuity and capacity within the existing care delivery frameworks, offering potential suppliers a platform for growth and partnership within the NHS system. The focus on sustainability and service access also suggests scope for continued development in partnership with community health providers.

## Notice

This Corrigendum Notice is published to amend the contract title used within the Contract Award Notice (CAN) that was published on the 23/07/2026 at 11:41 within the following areas: II.1.1) Title should read Admission Prevention and Early Discharge DAP C and not Specialist Fertility Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award this contract via Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply. NHS Essex Integrated Care Board is the Relevant Authority undertaking this process. The services comprise the provision of Admission Prevention and Early Discharge Services. The Admission Prevention & Early Discharge (APED) Service, will continues to provide a critical function within the urgent and community mental health pathway across Mid and South Essex. The Provider has been meeting the qualitative indicators specified in the Standard NHS Contract with measured outcomes providing evidence of significant impact. The provider is an existing provider of these services to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board and has demonstrated their ability to deliver the services to the required standard, following assessment against the five key Provider Selection Regime criteria. The contract period is from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 with an option to extend for an additional year. The total aggregate contract value is PS723,062 inc VAT.

### Procurement Information

This is a Direct Award Process C intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on Monday 03rd August 2026. The contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR. The Authority has undertaken an appropriate and proportionate review of declarations and is satisfied that effective arrangements are in place to identify and manage any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest. Where relevant, mitigation measures have been applied to ensure that no conflict is capable of conferring any undue advantage or disadvantage. On this basis, the Authority is satisfied that no conflict of interest has adversely affected, or is capable of adversely affecting, the integrity of the procurement. On this basis, the Authority is satisfied that no conflict of interest has adversely affected, or is capable of a] All five key criteria were utilised in determining the suitability and continuation of the provider. The criteria were applied with equal weighting, comprising: Quality and Innovation (20%) - The provider is currently delivering the existing contract and is satisfying the requirements of the service. Assessment against the specified criteria demonstrated that the provider meets the required standards, and it is expected that they will continue to deliver the service to a satisfactory standard under the new contract. Value (20%) - The provider has been assessed against the specified criteria and has demonstrated their ability to deliver the service in line with the current service delivery model and performance expectations. The contract value reflects an activity-based model, ensuring that payment aligns with the level of service delivered. Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (20%) - The provider is an existing provider of Mental Health Practitioners in PCNs and SMI Health Checks services and is currently embedded within the system. Their continued delivery supports service continuity and integration across primary care and wider system partners, based on the established delivery model and performance. Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice (20%) - The service provides access to a wide range of interventions, including personalised and trauma-informed care, psychological therapies, physical health checks, and medicine management. The SMI Health Checks element ensures that individuals with severe mental illness receive annual physical health checks, follow-up care, and support to access relevant interventions, improving access and addressing health inequalities. Social Value (20%) - The provider contributes to social value through partnership working across a range of statutory and non-statutory organisations, including NHS community services and primary care, which supports improved access to services. In addition, the provider utilises a local workforce, including both employed staff and volunteers, thereby contributing to the economic and social wellbeing of the local area. The assessment confirmed the provider is currently delivering the existing contract and is satisfying the requirements of the service. Assessment against the specified criteria demonstrated that the provider meets the required standards, and it is expected that they will continue to deliver the service to a satisfactory standard under the new contract. .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069875-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 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 | £723,062 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THURROCK & BRENTWOOD MIND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 14:32 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069875-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069609-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.england.nhs.uk
- https://www.essex.icb.nhs
- https://www.essex.icb.nhs.uk/

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