Mental Health Community Step Down Facility

Description

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) wishes to inform the market of its intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the award of a contract for a Mental Health Community Step-Down Facility. The service will provide a 9-bed, community-based step-down facility for adults with severe mental health needs who are ready for discharge from acute inpatient services and require further assessment and support in a non-hospital setting. Providers who believe they are capable of delivering this service are invited to express their interest by completing the questionnaire before the deadline of midnight 28 August 2026. The Commissioner will not begin identifying or assessing potential providers until after this period, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime The contract duration is 12-months with an optional extension of a further 12-months. The anticipated service commencement date is January 2027.