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31 Jul 2024 at 15:17

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05 Jul 2024 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "HCC - 07/24 - The Provision of a Mental Health User Voice Service," classified under Community Health Services (CPV 85323000). The procurement process follows the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was formally awarded on 19th July 2024 after an 8-working-day standstill period and will commence on 1st August 2024. The initial term of the contract is three years, with an option to extend for up to two further years, making the total potential contract value approximately £2,500,000. The service aims to provide a platform for individuals with mental health issues to voice their concerns and influence service improvements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those focusing on mental health. Organisations experienced in co-production, peer support, and training for individuals with lived mental health experience would be well-suited to compete. The contract emphasises collaborative efforts, supporting people with mental health issues, and reducing inequalities, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for businesses aligned with these objectives. Companies already working within Hertfordshire or looking to enter this region's health and social care market will find this tender particularly beneficial.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HCC - 07/24 - The Provision of a Mental Health User Voice Service

Notice Description

The aims of the Service are to: Ensure that members have a voice that is heard and responded to. Improve services through co-production and the involvement of people with lived experience Supporting people to stay well with the right support Reduce inequalities for people with mental health issues

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aims of the Service are to: Ensure that members have a voice that is heard and responded to. Improve services through co-production and the involvement of people with lived experience Supporting people to stay well with the right support Reduce inequalities for people with mental health issues The Service Provider to deliver the following: Recruitment, training, and support of people with lived experience to enable them to speak up on behalf of people with mental health issues and contribute meaningfully to the Mental Health Co-production Board (MHCB) and task and finish groups in accordance with the Hertfordshire County Council Coproduction Standards. Support should be tailored to individual needs and include supporting access to training delivered by HCC and developing the skills and confidence to effectively speak up and represent people with mental health issues. Recruitment, training, and support of people with lived experience to enable them to speak up on behalf of people with mental health issues and contribute meaningfully to meetings, task and finish groups and networking events either for Hertfordshire County Council (Mental Health Co-production Board) or the Mental Health Collaborative A minimum of ten (10), trained peer facilitators workers delivering peer support groups across the County (per year). Deliver or support training delivered by HCC or its partners by supporting a person with lived experience to co-facilitate or deliver aspects of the training. A bi-annual survey together with Carers in Herts Training and support for Service Users to enable them to become more involved and have an improved understanding of processes and issues and how their input can influence them. The Council is intending to award this Contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) The Contract will commence on the 1st August 2024 and will be for a three (3) year core period with the option to extend for up to a further two (2) years. The approximate life time value of this Contract is as stated in II.1.7 above

Options: Option to extend for up to two (2) further years beyond the three (3) year core period

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is 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 award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 17th July 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047b30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023987-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Hertfordshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
Postcode
SG13 8DQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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