Tender

Mental Health Support Services - NHS Sussex ICB

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Planning

08 Jul 2024 at 09:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board, in conjunction with Brighton and Hove City Council, has initiated a tender process for Mental Health Support Services in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. The tender, under reference C316974, is in an active state and seeks experienced providers capable of delivering services across two geographic lots. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with interested providers required to submit responses by 20th January 2025 at 12 noon. The contract will commence on 1st October 2025 and may extend up to 2032. This process is classified under the CPV code 85312500 for Rehabilitation services and will follow the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 Competitive Process, explicitly excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those capable of forming consortia or strategic partnerships to meet comprehensive service delivery requirements. The contract, valued at approximately £48.7 million over its potential seven-year duration, is open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises and social enterprises looking to expand their footprint. By participating, suppliers can forge new business relationships and contribute to enhancing the mental health and well-being of the adult population in the South East UK region. The procurement emphasizes collaborative service delivery models, offering a strategic growth avenue for suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Support Services - NHS Sussex ICB

Notice Description

Mental Health Support Services - Brighton and Hove / West Sussex - ITT The Commissioners (NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board and Brighton and Hove City Council) are seeking to appoint suitably experienced providers, to deliver Mental Health Support Services to the populations of Brighton and Hove and of West Sussex from 1st October 2025. The provision is divided into two Lots by geography: Lot a) Brighton and Hove Lot b) West Sussex. Providers may submit a bid response to one or both lots. The Commissioners will contract with a single legal entity for each Lot (one in Brighton and Hove and one in West Sussex), responsible for delivery of all required Mental Health Support Services in each area. Providers will decide and detail within their bid/s, how to structure themselves in order to ensure successful delivery of all required services. It is anticipated that organisations will join together to form business relationships in order to bid collectively as a single legal entity, for example, as a Lead Provider/Sub-Contractor model, a form of Alliance model with a Lead Member, a Consortium and so on. The NHS Standard Contracts will be for a period of 5 years with an option (of the commissioner) to extend for a period of up to a further 24 months (5+2). The combined annual value across the two lots is PS6,963,091.00, PS34,815,455.00 over the 5 year duration and PS48,741,637.00 should the full potential extension period be taken up. The aim of the Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the adult population in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice, procured as a 'Mixed Procurement' through the Competitive Process, subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement nor any subsequent contract award. Interested providers can view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome . Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the Invitation To Tender (ITT) documentation, you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page. If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and to be able to submit your response through Atamis. Please complete your response and return via the Atamis eTendering Portal, reference: C316974 - Mental Health Support Services - NHS Sussex ITT by 20th January 2025 at 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5628fb96-e170-4d72-8c53-eef3ac013eb0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a08d2d7-128f-43f6-a919-04995d93c7fa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023 - Competitive Process
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,741,637 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Sarah Rix MCIPS
Contact Email
sarah.rix1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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