Kelvin Grove Crisis and Stepdown Service: ELFT - PSR

The East London NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of an 11-bedded community-based mental health Crisis and Step-Down Service at Kelvin Grove, Bedford. This tender is part of their long-standing commitment to enhancing mental health services and was conducted under an open procedure. The procurement, related to the services category under CPV 85100000, emphasises short-stay, trauma-informed alternatives to hospital admission, aligning with the broader Urgent and Emergency Care pathway.

The procurement process moved from its initial tender phase with deadlines for submissions set for 17th November 2025, and culminated in an award being made on 29th December 2025. The transition to the contract period commences on 1st April 2026, with potential extensions up to 2030 to ensure continuity and service delivery effectiveness. This tender represents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large scale health service providers equipped to operate within integrated healthcare frameworks.

Providers who can offer innovative crisis alternatives and facilitate effective hospital discharge processes will find this contract beneficial. The awarded supplier, Penrose Options, exemplifies the opportunity for growth in supporting complex mental health service solutions. With the potential for future renewals, businesses specializing in creating Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs) and fostering recovery-focused care models will be well-suited to compete and contribute to similar initiatives designed to support mental health service sustainability and optimization.