Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
60 Gray's Inn Road
London
WC1X 8AQ
Contact
Joe Varghese
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement for Supported Living and MH Worker Services
Reference number
C328243
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
CNWL is set to introduce a new supported living initiative, offering 30-40 beds with 24-hour staffing across Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, and Westminster. This program aims to facilitate early discharge from mental health wards by providing continuous support, reducing the duration of hospital stays, and managing repatriations. It will create recovery-focused environments that help patients build independence, comply with treatments, and integrate into the community with the help of additional social care support. The service will also include 3-4 'step down workers' to further assist in achieving timely discharges, coordinating with CNWL teams and third-party organisations to optimise patient care and discharge processes.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111000 - Hospital services
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Following the market engagement outcome, the Trust plans to conduct a detailed tender process involving bidders who participated in the market engagement. The goal is to select a supplier capable of providing this service starting September 2025.
two.2.14) Additional information
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
17 January 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes