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Specialized Citizens Advice Service to those with Severe Mental Health illness

NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2024 at 11:52

Award

26 Sep 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has initiated a public procurement process to award a 28-month contract for the provision of a specialised Citizens Advice Service to individuals with severe mental health illnesses in the West Suffolk Alliance region. This service falls under the health and social work services industry category, classified under CPV code 85000000. The contract, valued at £238,334, covers the period from 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded to the Suffolk West Citizens Advice Bureau. This contract was awarded following a limited procurement method due to the technical necessity of continuing with the existing supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support. Suitable businesses may benefit from involvement in a project that aims to reduce healthcare dependency and improve life outcomes for individuals with severe mental illnesses. The contract’s emphasis on specialised training for caseworkers and a coordinated advice process highlights the demand for expert knowledge in mental health awareness and effective communication skills. Businesses able to offer such specialised services could find this tender an excellent opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to important community health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Specialized Citizens Advice Service to those with Severe Mental Health illness

Notice Description

A voluntary ex ante transparency notice was released to demonstrate the intention of NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board's ("the ICB") to award a 28 month contract term, for the provision of a specialized Citizens Advice Service to those with Severe Mental Health illness, that require additional support to access services regarding finance issues across West Suffolk Alliance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A voluntary ex ante transparency notice was released to provide notice of the ICB's intention to award a 28-month contract (from 1st December 2024 - 31st March 2027). The contract value of the 28 month period is PS238,334. The Supported Advice Service was created in 2020 to help people with poor mental health and severe mental illnesses overcome practical problems that have become both sources of stress and obstacles to recovery. People referred into the service have an enhanced level of support over core services. The caseworkers receive specialist training in mental health awareness and communication skills, so they are better able to work with this cohort of people. They coordinate the advice process; provide support and encouragement; liaise with external organisations; and plan onward referrals to appropriate partners. Citizens Advice objectives are to reduce the duration of the advice process and to minimise disengagement. People will then have the best chance of overcoming the non-clinical issues that have become impediments to improving their health. This will result in a reduction in repeat GP visits, hospitalisation and reliance on health and care services. Citizens Advice hold the Advice Quality Standard, are accredited to the Money Advice and Pension Service Framework and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The ICB deem that there is a clear benefit to be gained from maintaining continuity with the incumbent service provider. The ICB will award the contract utilising the NHS Standard Contract for the provision of healthcare services. Additional information: The Service to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). As such, the Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services.

Procurement Information

A guiding principle of the NHS is that good healthcare is available to all, but whilst progress to improve the health outcomes of the population as a whole has been made, health inequalities remain between different population groups. Commissioners recognise that people from disadvantaged groups can experience barriers to access mainstream services, and despite increasing financial pressures, we recognise there remains a need to ensure people with severe mental illness receive support and can access health and care services in Suffolk and North East Essex. The service will help people with poor mental health and severe mental illnesses overcome practical problems that have become both sources of stress and obstacles to recovery. People referred into the service have an enhanced level of support over core services. The caseworkers receive specialist training in mental health awareness and communication skills, so they are better able to work with this cohort of people. They coordinate the advice process; provide support and encouragement; liaise with external organisations; and plan onward referrals to appropriate partners. Citizens Advice objectives are to reduce the duration of the advice process and to minimise disengagement. People will then have the best chance of overcoming the non-clinical issues that have become impediments to improving their health. This will result in a reduction in repeat GP visits, hospitalisation and reliance on health and care services. The Service to which this procurement relates fall within Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended by as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, (the "Regulations"). As such, the Contracting Authority does not intend to hold itself bound by any of the Regulations, save those applicable to Schedule 3 Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038424-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£238,334 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20241 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
NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB
Contact Name
Jane Garnett
Contact Email
jane.garnett@snee.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 9QR
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Highwoods
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUFFOLK WEST CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

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