Mental Health Recovery Workers

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Mental Health Recovery Workers" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £86,874, covers community health services and aims to support patients in A&E and Adult MH Wards to ensure timely discharges and manage their mental health and wellbeing in the community. The contract was awarded on 1 April 2025 and will expire on 31 March 2027, with Thurrock and Brentwood Mind selected as the supplier.

The procurement method used was a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating continuation of an existing established service. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of delivering quality care and innovative solutions. Companies with expertise in integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, as well as those focused on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice, are well-suited to compete for future similar contracts.

The procurement emphasizes social value, creating a favourable environment for suppliers who can demonstrate their impact on community health outcomes.