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R/WP – 26/27 – Adult MH - Crisis Alternative (Safe Haven) Oxfordshire

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “R/WP – 26/27 – Adult MH - Crisis Alternative (Safe Haven) Oxfordshire”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 12:00 BST; the estimated value is £5.6 million. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Oxfordshire mental health crisis alternative service, 5-year NHS contract for community health providers

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is buying a non-clinical crisis alternative (Safe Haven) service for adults in Oxfordshire, part of the urgent care pathway. The contract runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, with an optional 3-year extension to 31 March 2035. Estimated value is £5,600,000 excluding VAT. It is an open procedure, and small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are particularly suitable.

Key facts

Estimated value
£5.6 million
Contract period
1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032, with optional 3-year extension to 31 March 2035
How bids are judged
Quality and Innovation 70%, Cost of Services 20%, Social Value 10%
Published
15 Sep 2026

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