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BNSSG ICB - Bristol Mind: Mindline

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced an intention to award a contract for the Bristol Mind: Mindline service, providing telephone-based emotional support in the region. This public procurement involves health services, specifically offering support to individuals aged 18 and over across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. The service will be delivered by trained volunteers and a paid Mindline Co-ordinator, operational between 7-11pm from Wednesday to Sunday. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime under Direct Award Process C, bypassing the need for a call for competition. The award decision was approved by the ICB Board on 6 November 2025, and although the contract is not formally awarded yet, it is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and continue until 31st March 2029. Providers have until 12th March 2026 to make representations during the standstill period. The healthcare service category is identified under CPV 85100000, and the procurement method is classified as limited, covering a specific geographical area in the UKK11 region.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in providing emotional support services, especially those with expertise in healthcare and volunteer coordination. The contract's emphasis on quality, value, integration, and social value is aligned with the broader goals of improving access and reducing health inequalities. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like Bristol Mind—a likely continuing provider—are well-placed to leverage their existing infrastructure and experience in handling similar services. The focus on quality and innovation indicates potential growth for organisations that can demonstrate excellence in service delivery and alignment with the ICB's strategic priorities. As the NHS is preparing for a merger into a new organisation in 2027, this contract may offer further opportunities for businesses to engage with upcoming organisational changes and future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

BNSSG ICB - Bristol Mind: Mindline

Notice Description

Telephone based emotional support service provided across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to individuals aged 18+. Staffed by trained volunteers and a paid Mindline Co-ordinator role, the line is open between 7-11pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Calls last for up to 30 minutes.

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. Bristol Mind, Mindline service. Telephone based emotional support service provided across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to individuals aged 18+. Staffed by trained volunteers and a paid Mindline Co-ordinator role, the line is open between 7-11pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Calls last for up to 30 minutes. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018296-2026
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
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
£253,836 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20254 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
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
Post Town
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

BRISTOL MIND

Further Information

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