CALHN Acute Mental Health Beds Expansion Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) invites Expressions of Interest to help expand acute mental health bed capacity and improve access to care. Scope The scope includes: Submission of an innovative Models of Care proposal to increase acute mental health bed capacity at an appropriate external facility Delivery of the proposed model of care to meet CALHN's operational needs Contractor Requirements Experienced healthcare provider Tender Briefing An invitation briefing session will be held for this opportunity. Date: 5 August 2026 Time: 3:30 pm Enquiries Contact: Anoop Mammen Mobile: +61 0403705248 Email: anoop.mammen@sa.gov.au
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