---
title: "Adult Mental Health Safe Haven Oxfordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d402"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Adult Mental Health Safe Haven Oxfordshire

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d402

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is at the planning stage with a focus on delivering an "Adult Mental Health Safe Haven Oxfordshire." This project falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and aims to create a non-clinical healthcare alternative to support the county's urgent and emergency care system. The tender follows an open procurement method, ensuring transparency and maximum participation. Key dates include an enquiry end date on 28th September 2026, a tender period ending on 12th October 2026, and an award period by 14th December 2026. Located in Oxfordshire, this procurement represents a significant investment with a planned contract value of £6,400,000.

This tender provides ample opportunities for businesses that focus on healthcare services, particularly those who can deliver innovative solutions aimed at improving clinical outcomes and efficiency within urgent care pathways. Organizations that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given the tender's emphasis on social value and sustainability. Additionally, the contract offers a potential extension of up to three years, thereby providing long-term business growth opportunities.

## Notice

A Non-Clinical Healthcare Alternative to Urgent Care Service to support Oxfordshire's urgent and emergency care system. The service is intended to prevent avoidable emergency department attendance and hospital admissions, improving patient outcomes and system efficiency. The key objectives are: - Improve clinical outcomes and patient experience -Reduce pressure on ED and inpatient services -Deliver value for money and system efficiency -Support integrated urgent care pathways

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Contract extension of up to 3 years

Renewal: Up to 3 year extension option

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,400,000 |
| Lots value | £6,400,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070649-2026
  27th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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