Sanctuary (Oakleigh House) Community Wellbeing Services

The procurement process for the "Sanctuary (Oakleigh House) Community Wellbeing Services" has been completed, with the contract awarded to RE-GAIN (CORNWALL) COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY. This initiative is led by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, located at Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, with the procurement team as the main contact. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on a community action programme.

The procurement method used was a limited competition, defined as "Below threshold - limited competition," which aligns with the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework. The contract covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an option for a 12-month extension until 31st March 2027, and has a total value of £412,800 GBP. This tender offers notable business growth opportunities, particularly for service providers in the mental health support sector.

It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those like RE-GAIN CIC, which are community-focused and equipped to provide crisis alternatives to acute mental health services. The successful bidder, being a community interest company, illustrates that organisations with a localised community approach can effectively compete for and secure contracts in the health and social services sector. Businesses aiming to expand in similar service areas may find opportunities in participating in future tenders that promote community wellbeing and mental health services in regions such as Cornwall.