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To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Feb 2025 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to collaborate with local voluntary sector organisations to address the needs of individuals suffering from Severe and Enduring Mental Illness in Sefton. The contract, titled "To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI," falls under the category of health and social work services and covers key areas such as reducing loneliness and isolation, managing the cost of living crisis, and supporting carers. The procurement process is at the award stage, with Sefton CVS identified as the supplier. The contract was announced on 19 December 2024 and is set to run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for another two years. The total contract value is £483,762.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those that specialise in mental health support and community services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in providing similar services, as well as those already established within the local community. With the contract offering substantial financial and operational scope, successful bidders can expect to leverage this opportunity for growth, enhancing their portfolio while contributing to vital community support initiatives.

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Notice Title

To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI

Notice Description

To put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers in Sefton

Lot Information

Lot 1

MCFT intends to contract with Sefton CVS, Suite 3b Burlington House, Crosby Road North, Waterloo, Liverpool, L22 0LG to put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers. MCFT is currently in contract with Sefton CVS. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2025 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Mental Health Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy.

Options: 2 year extension

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18 December 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-04c30e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006237-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£483,762 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 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
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Kelly
Contact Email
lynne.kelly@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514730303

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEFTON CVS

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