HPFT – Social Care in the Community

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is establishing a new Support in the Community Framework for community-based support and homecare services for adults with mental health needs across Hertfordshire.

The open framework is valued at approximately £36 million and will establish defined service levels, geographical lots and agreed rates. It is expected to operate for up to eight years, with opportunities for the framework to reopen to new providers.

Lots Available

• Lot 1 – South East Herts: £4.5m
• Lot 2 – South West Herts: £8.5m
• Lot 3 – North West Herts: £15m
• Lot 4 – North & Central Herts: £8m

Providers may bid for and be awarded a maximum of two lots.

When individual requirements arise, eligible providers within the relevant geographical lot will receive an anonymised referral detailing the person’s assessed needs and required support. Where multiple providers can meet the requirement, the service user will be supported to select a suitable provider based on their needs, preferences and the provider’s proposed support arrangements and capacity.

Contract Information

Buyer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Deadline: 24 November 2026, 12:00pm
Enquiry Deadline: 22 October 2026, 12:00pm
Contract Value: £36,000,000
Delivery Length: 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035 – maximum eight-year open framework
Tender Link: Atamis – search reference C455508

The framework is identified as particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Evaluation Criteria

Technical / Quality – 100%

Framework rates will apply to individual call-off contracts, with price not reopened or separately scored during the referral and call-off process.

The opportunity provides a significant long-term route to delivering community-based care and homecare for adults with mental health needs across Hertfordshire.

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Jamie Peacock – Tender Specialist

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