Call for Expression of Interest only, (non competitive) for the provision of a Cornwall based specialist estate bedded reablement facility, with an existing presence in Cornwall, as an alternative to acute hospital-based mental health care located in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. The service aims to reduce out-of-area (OOA) placements, prevent admissions, improve crisis pathways, enhance independent living skills and shorten acute inpatient stays. The initiative will integrate community-based support, fostering a more person-centred approach to mental health recovery within Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The service commencement date is Thursday 1st April 2027.

Estimated 3+2 year contract, value is indicative only.

The Commissioner seeks expressions of interest for the provision of a bedded mental health reablement facility located within Cornwall, on a specialist estate with an existing presence in Cornwall, as an alternative to acute hospital-based mental health care.
The service is intended to provide locally accessible, recovery-focused accommodation and support for individuals who would otherwise be at risk of admission to acute inpatient mental health services, extended inpatient stays, or out-of-area placements.

The service aims to:
• Reduce out-of-area (OOA) placements by providing locally available bedded reablement capacity within Cornwall.
• Prevent avoidable admissions to acute mental health inpatient services.
• Facilitate timely discharge from acute inpatient settings.
• Improve crisis response pathways and continuity of care.
• Support the development of independent living skills and recovery outcomes.
• Deliver integrated care alongside community mental health, social care, housing and voluntary sector partners.
The requirement for a Cornwall-based specialist estate facility reflecting the need to maintain individuals close to their families, carers, local support networks and established clinical teams, improving continuity of care, recovery outcomes and reducing the detrimental impact associated with out-of-area placements. The service will contribute to a more person-centred and integrated model of mental health care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
The estimated baseline contract value is £10,450,000.00 (3years + 2years extension).

The purpose of this engagement is to:
• Improve understanding of the current provider market
• Inform consideration of the most appropriate PSR route, if any, at a future date
• Support internal planning and governance
Providers are invited to submit a short, high level response covering:
• A brief description of your organisation and relevant experience in delivering mental health bedded rehabilitation
• Indicative service capability and capacity including how you would plan to deliver your bedded reablement model and ensuring a consistent and equitable service provision across the defined geographical area of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, location and workforce capacity
• Any key considerations that may impact delivery.

No pricing, commercial proposals, bids or detailed submissions are requested or permitted. Responses should be limited to no more than two pages of A4 and demonstrate the provider's capability to deliver an integrated, recovery-focused service aligned to the objectives of the Provider Selection Regime 2023

The service commencement date is Thursday 1st April 2027.

Please note the deadline for expressions of interest is 12:00PM (Mid-day) on 27th November 2026.

Information contained in your Expression of interests should be submitted in line with the section II.2.4

Any related procurements will be in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime(PSR) Regulations and Guidance. The awarding of this contract will be subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023, will not apply to this award.