Scope
Reference
C418886
Description
South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust are seeking to commission a service which will broaden the range of engagement activities and interventions available to the service users, families, and carers of our Community Mental Health Teams in Southwark.
Total value (estimated)
- £158,333.33 excluding VAT
- £190,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 period of 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers are permitted to submit bids for one or multiple lots
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 Social space for Black male service users
Description
This space will be a social group in which men can interact in a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Participants will share food together, play games, listen to music and share gifts and talents with each other - for those who like to do this.
Lot value (estimated)
- £45,833.33 excluding VAT
- £55,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 Emotional Emancipation Circles.
Description
This service will provide Emotional Emancipation Circles (EECs) in the community for people with a history of mental health difficulties to support their wellbeing. Emotional Emancipation Circles are an eclectic approach that supports Black people to know who they are and understand their history. The approach supports participants to attend to their self-care both physically and emotionally.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,833.33 excluding VAT
- £25,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3 Hearing Voices Group
Description
This service will adopt an approach developed by The Hearing Voices Network. The provider will deliver a group-based approach for people who self-identity as hearing voices. The approach is based on peer support, and will be co-facilitated by people with lived experience, or jointly by people with lived experience alongside people with professional experience of voice-hearing.
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 4. Lot 4 Horticultural Activities
Description
This service will provide a soothing environment to help promote wellbeing and encourage psychological stability. This can also enable someone to make better use of therapy when it becomes available. The aim is to offer support in a non-medicalised space, and these initiatives are both psycho educational and holistic in approach
Lot value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot Lot 5. Lot 5 Bespoke support for families and carers
Description
This service will provide support to unpaid carers of individuals with mental health challenges. The service will address the significant emotional and practical burdens faced by carers, empowering them to maintain their wellbeing while continuing their caring roles.
Lot value (estimated)
- £41,666.67 excluding VAT
- £50,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot Lot 1. Lot 1 Social space for Black male service users
Lot Lot 2. Lot 2 Emotional Emancipation Circles.
Lot Lot 3. Lot 3 Hearing Voices Group
Lot Lot 4. Lot 4 Horticultural Activities
Lot Lot 5. Lot 5 Bespoke support for families and carers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 March 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical & Social Envelope | Quality | 80.00% |
| Commercial Envelope | Price | 20.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVHW-2176-TRVQ
Bethlem Royal Hospital
Beckenham
BR3 3BX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Karen Ross
Email: karen.ross18@nhs.net
Region: UKI61 - Bromley
Organisation type: Public authority - central government