Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-260f-70af-bde1-65e4058b96b2/mental-health-recovery-services-supported-accommodation-high-support

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Mental Health Recovery Services: Supported Accommodation (High Support)

[The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-royal-borough-of-kensington-chelsea)

Estimated value

£12,299,000

Published

10 Aug 2026

Deadline

Closed

6 Feb 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Split into 2 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

RBKC is seeking experienced providers to deliver high-support mental health accommodation services across two clusters in the borough: North Cluster (Lot 1) and South Cluster (Lot 2). The service will support a minimum of 62 adults with severe and enduring mental health needs, including those with complex co-morbidities such as substance misuse, forensic history, and challenging behaviours.

Key Requirements:

24/7 staffed accommodation in a psychologically informed and trauma-informed environment.

Delivery of Section 117 aftercare under the Mental Health Act and support under the Care Act.

Focus on recovery, independence, and move-on, with personalised, co-produced support plans.

Provision of skills development, wellbeing activities, risk management, and social inclusion.

Compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection standards.

Integration with statutory and community partners, promoting digital inclusion and assistive technology.

Robust staffing model, recruitment, training, and supervision strategies.

Performance monitoring against KPIs, including resident satisfaction, staff wellbeing, and move-on outcomes.

Accommodation Details:

- Lot 1 (North Cluster): 3 buildings, 29 bed spaces.
- Lot 2 (South Cluster): 1 building with 11 bed spaces. Tenderers must also source additional buildings for at least 22 more units (total 33 minimum) for this Lot.

Contract Highlights:

Block-funded support service (rent and housing management excluded).

Providers must enter into Housing Management Agreements with Registered Providers.

Providers must demonstrate innovation, social value, and value for money.

For full details, including eligibility criteria, service model, and KPIs, refer to the ITT on Jaggaer.

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## CPV classification

Social work services without accommodation Health and social work services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-055f81-2026-08-10T14:29:55+01:00

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