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Breathing Space Service to NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

04 Jul 2025 at 07:35

Award

19 Mar 2025 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB), located in Chippenham, UK, has awarded the "Breathing Space Service" contract under the Health Services category to Bath Mind. This contract, worth £211,693, was awarded following the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, focusing on the most suitable provider process. The service aims to deliver mental health support services in the UKK1 region and is set to run until 31st March 2026. The contract stage progressed from an intention to award, announced on 19th March 2025, to formal awarding on 2nd April 2025, without a prior call for competition due to its specific criteria.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in mental health and support services. Organisations with experience in health and care services are well-suited to engage with this procurement, given the nature of the Provider Selection Regime, which emphasises quality service delivery. This opportunity allows businesses to showcase and develop their expertise in an essential community-focused area, aligning with health services that prioritise supporting individuals at risk of mental health crises in the Bath and North East Somerset region.

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Notice Title

Breathing Space Service to NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board are intending to award Breathing Space Service to Bath Mind following the outcome of a most suitable provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed as an intention to award to inform the market that NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ("BSW") are intending to award the Breathing Space Service to Bath Mind following the outcome of under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process. The aim of the Mental Health Place of Calm Service in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) is to operate as a space for individuals who are suffering from mental health issues or emotional distress to be able to visit and receive immediate support. The service is aimed at anyone who is at risk of a mental health crisis or who is struggling to manage their mental wellbeing and would benefit from professional support. In line with the Provider Selection Regime regulations and the process undertaken (Most Suitable Provider) the following notice was previously published: F01: Prior Information Notice - 2025/S 000-002860 The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS211,693. This is an existing service and will be delivered by an existing provider. It is anticipated that the contract will be in place until 31st March 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

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 decision makers by midnight, 1st April 2025. 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-04ef1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037275-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£211,693 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months 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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Caitlin Dyke
Contact Email
caitlin.dyke@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BATH MIND

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