Estimated Value
Up to £38,500,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
29 September 2026
Type
services
Overview
Provision of Integrated Healthcare Services at the new prison, HMP Welland Oaks in Leicestershire. NHS England (Midlands) are seeking a healthcare provider via the Most Suitable Provider process for HMP Welland Oaks is a new Category B long term high secure prison, accommodating c1800 prisoners is currently under construction in Leicestershire.
The new site, HMP Welland Oaks, has an estimated first prisoner date of March 2029 and will be operated by HMPPS. NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced healthcare provider to deliver integrated healthcare services at the new prison HMP Welland Oaks via the PSR Most Suitable Provider process .
HMP Welland Oaks will be a Category B long term high secure prison, accommodating c1800 prisoners. This is currently under construction in Leicestershire and has an estimated first prisoner date of March 2029 and will be operated by HMPPS.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1 September 2027
Additional details
The maximum contract term, including mobilisation, is 5 years. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2027 and will end 30 September 2032; this period includes an 18-month mobilisation period (The first patient is expected March 2029).
During mobilisation, the Provider will receive payment solely for mobilisation activities and associated costs. Payments will be made on an actuals basis and supported by relevant evidence of expenditure.
The successful provider will be fully operational and delivering services to patients from 1 March 2029. The total estimated contract value is £38,500,000 plus associated costs during mobilisation. Further documentation will be issued to registered providers via the Atamis messaging function.
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NHS England (Midlands) is looking for a healthcare provider to run integrated health services for the new HMP Welland Oaks prison in Leicestershire. The contract runs for up to five years (including an 18‑month mobilisation period) and is worth about £38.5 million.
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Mountain Healthcare
2 contracts wonlatest 11 May 2026£20m
total awarded
- 2
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
2 contracts wonlatest 6 Mar 2026 - 3
Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust
1 contract wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£22m
total awarded
- 4
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
1 contract wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£22m
total awarded
- 5
Hurley Clinic Partnership known as the Hurley Group
1 contract wonlatest 26 Aug 2026
Mountain Healthcare is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Published
29 September 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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