Liaison and Diversion Services (Cornwall)

The procurement process detailed here involves the Devon Partnership NHS Trust, which has initiated a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Liaison and Diversion Services in Cornwall. The industry category is health and social work services, with a specific focus on services that address mental health, neurodiverse conditions, learning disabilities, and substance misuse amongst others in the criminal justice system. The process is governed by Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The procurement method was a limited, direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The notable dates in this process include the commencement of the standstill period following the publication of the notice and the closure of formal representations by 11th November 2025. The contract duration is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032, valued at £5,464,024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for organisations with existing capabilities in mental health and social care within the criminal justice system. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the contract, highlighting the suitability of providers with a track record of satisfactory service delivery, existing operational frameworks, and the ability to offer continuity and scalability of high-quality services. Businesses that can partner with or support the awarded supplier through specialised services, technology integration, or capacity building in the health and social work sectors may benefit from this contract.

This opportunity is ideally suited for large-scale providers with a strong history of collaboration and innovation within health care and public service frameworks.