High Intensity MH Support Service

The contracting process for the "High Intensity MH Support Service" was undertaken by the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the services category, focusing on rehabilitation services, and is situated in the UK region UKJ11. The current stage is the Award stage, having been converted from an intention to award notice to a confirmation of contract award notice.

The procurement, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, excludes the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and utilises a direct award process under method C. The contract, valued at £272,420 (excluding VAT), was awarded to Browns Community Services CIC with the service period spanning from 1st February 2025 to 31st January 2026. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in mental health support services, particularly those with a focus on intensive, community-based rehabilitation.

Given the ongoing demand for improving access to mental health services and reducing health inequalities, businesses skilled in delivering integrated, sustainable, and innovative healthcare solutions are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. SMEs like Browns Community Services CIC, which satisfy existing and prospective service standards, have shown they can successfully secure contracts through direct award processes, thus providing an avenue for similarly positioned firms to forecast competitive advantages in this sector.