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Community Crisis Beds

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Jul 2025 at 07:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Community Crisis Beds," undertaken by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of accommodation-based crisis intervention services within the region of Chester, United Kingdom. This process, which falls under the industry category of community health services, reached the award stage on 7th July 2025, and the contract will span from 7th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, the contract, valued at £773,815, is awarded to Independence Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The service aims to provide a safe accommodation alternative to inpatient services with comprehensive support, making it a crucial development in crisis care within the West Cheshire footprint.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those with expertise in community-based health services and crisis management. The awarded contract highlights the role of SMEs in delivering tailored social care solutions, underlining their capacity to adopt innovative approaches to public healthcare needs. Businesses that specialise in holistic support services, ranging from accommodation to health and safety measures, would find prospects for growth and collaboration through similar contracts. Such opportunities enable these businesses to enhance their service delivery models and establish credibility within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Crisis Beds

Notice Description

ISL have been providing this service since April 2022 when funding was made available from the ICB for Crisis Bed provision within the West Cheshire Footprint. The service will provide a Step down and/or admissions avoidance in the form of accommodation-based crisis intervention. The provision will be situated in self-contained facilities including bedroom/en-suite. It provides support and overnight accommodation as a planned, safe and sustainable discharge and/or accommodation-based crisis support as an alternative to inpatient services. The service provides meals for those requiring them, bedding, toiletries and emergency clothing. The service can/will store and administer prescribed medications for those who are at risk of non-compliance or overdose. All sites have full CCTV and fob door entry systems for security, only those assessed as appropriate will be able to access the site 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 PS773,815

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055992
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037619-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£773,815 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT

Further Information

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