Tender

Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 11:34

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Oct 2020 at 10:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading," aimed at enhancing mental health services for individuals in crisis within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd February 2021. The anticipated contract duration is three years, starting from 30th July 2021 and extending potentially for an additional year, with a contract value estimated at £652,000. This initiative is aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan to improve mental health service access and reduce emergency department visits at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services, community health initiatives, or crisis management. Organisations that offer innovative therapeutic solutions, have experience in assisting vulnerable populations, or can create supportive environments for service users will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement marks a move towards inclusive and diverse service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading

Notice Description

Berkshire West CCG is looking to expand services in Reading for people experiencing a mental health crisis. With services expected to start in Summer 2021 from provider premises in Reading the CCG is looking to award a 3 year, plus 1 year optional extension, contract. The CCG expects this provision to improve access to mental health services and reduce the number of people in mental health crisis attending the A&E department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Additional benefits are likely to be reduced use of Police resources to support people in crisis and the improvement of mental health services as detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan (December 2018). The main aim of this service is to offer a safe space for those in mental health crisis to alleviate emotional and psychological distress in a community setting. * To provide an alternative provision to attending A&E for anyone experiencing or at risk of escalating to a mental health crisis including people with learning disabilities * Offer a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment whilst promoting independence, opportunity, and recovery for all adult mental health service users in the community. * Promote & empower service users by giving them the opportunity to identify their own needs; making their own choices about what will help them; develop their own coping strategies and tools, recognise their own strengths and talents; encourage hope and to work towards improving their own emotional wellbeing. * To create an integrated preventative and crisis management provision by developing partnerships with service users, carers, statutory and non-statutory organisations * Provide a comfortable 'homely' environment that is safe for service users, carers, and staff (people). * Encourage service users to access, create, and promote their own social networks. * Promote and support inclusion of vulnerable groups identified within Berkshire - BAME communities, & young males, LGBTQ, gender-based violence, and the wider student population. The tender documentation provides further details of the service envisaged. The CCG invites organisations who are interested in providing this service to tender via the portal described later in this notice. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53eed0a-b784-4ba2-8251-3ef551500098
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 - Tender procedure in-line with the CCG's SFIs
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£652,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2025 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG30 2BJ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Southcote
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Further Information

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