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BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Hope

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:33

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) recently completed the procurement process to award a contract for the "BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Hope" project. This initiative falls under the health services category and is aimed at supporting men aged 30 to 64 in the BNSSG area who face emotional distress due to financial difficulties. The project involves practical assistance with debt and benefits, psychosocial support, and aims to enhance wellbeing, reduce suicide risk, and aid crisis recovery. The contract, awarded through a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a lifetime value of £1,033,188.87. The procurement phase is now at the award notice stage, following the completion of the standstill period without any representation against the award.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those with innovative solutions for addressing emotional distress linked to financial issues. Companies specializing in psychosocial support, financial advisory, and crisis intervention would be well-suited to engage with this procurement. By aligning with the contract's objectives to improve health outcomes and access to services, the contract fosters collaboration, integration, and sustainable service provision, helping businesses grow and enhance their reputation in the health services field. The focus on social value, quality, and service sustainability also opens paths for enterprises committed to reducing health inequalities and offering value-driven health solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Hope

Notice Description

The HOPE service supports men aged 30 to 64 in BNSSG who are experiencing emotional distress linked to financial difficulties, offering practical help with debt and benefits alongside psychosocial support. Delivered by Second Step, the service typically provides four to six weeks of assistance, including up to eight one-hour sessions plus phone and text contact. The service aims to reduce suicide risk, improve wellbeing, aid recovery from crisis, enhance patient experience and ensure safe, supportive care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an intention to award notice. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably. The HOPE service supports men aged 30 to 64 in BNSSG who are experiencing emotional distress linked to financial difficulties, offering practical help with debt and benefits alongside psychosocial support. Delivered by Second Step, the service typically provides four to six weeks of assistance, including up to eight one-hour sessions plus phone and text contact. The service aims to reduce suicide risk, improve wellbeing, aid recovery from crisis, enhance patient experience and ensure safe, supportive care NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027

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 12th March 2026(8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060665-2026
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
£1,087,223 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20259 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AG
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Second Step

Further Information

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