NHS2113 - Cornwall Eating Disorder Service 24-25

" This process falls under the industry category of community health services, focusing on services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement is at the award stage, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2024 and conclude on 31st March 2025, with a total value of £117,000.

A critical date is the standstill deadline for representations from other providers, which is 6th June 2025. The procurement method employed is a limited one, involving a direct award to an existing provider without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with relevant regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those already engaged in the community health services sector, to collaborate with a major regional authority, the Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Companies experienced in providing community and mental health services, including support for eating disorders, are well-suited to compete, especially if they have a track record with similar service provisions. Businesses can leverage this procurement opportunity to strengthen their relationship with the NHS, expand service offerings, and potentially increase their market presence in the health services sector within the region. Engaging with this contract could provide sustained business growth through the extension of their professional healthcare services.