Mental Health Treatment Requirements In Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex

This procurement process pertains to the awarding of a contract for Mental Health Treatment Requirements in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Managed by NHS England, the buying organisation is a public body governed by health regulations.

The contract, valued at £5,008,043.25, was awarded following the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 Direct Award Process A and is set to be active from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2028. This process has reached the award stage, with the successful bid made by St Andrew's Healthcare.

The procurement classification falls under health and social work services, with procurement taking place via a limited method without prior publication, due to there being no realistic alternative provider in the regions of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. Large-scale providers capable of delivering extensive mental health treatment services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

The direct award nature of this procurement process highlights the importance of having established relationships and an in-depth understanding of regional health service demands, which can be pivotal for securing contracts under such specific regulatory frameworks.