Community Front Room Provision

Dorset Healthcare University NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking qualified providers to submit tenders for the provision of 'Community Front Rooms' (CFRs) across Dorset. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is valued at approximately £2.666 million GBP. The contract period is set at 1080 days, with a potential extension of up to 24 months.

The CFRs are designed to deliver mental health crisis support to adults in Dorset, including both urban and rural areas like Dorchester or Weymouth, North Dorset, Bridport, and Purbeck/North Poole, with an additional CFR dedicated to Bournemouth University students. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, and electronic submissions are expected by 12 May 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those with experience in mental health support and community-based care.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, although selection will be strictly based on the set criteria. Competing for this tender can bolster business presence in the healthcare sector, increase service delivery footprints in multiple rural and urban locations, and provide valuable support services to the community. Businesses adept at delivering crisis mental health support and those with a focus on peer support and lived experience models will find this tender well-suited to their expertise.