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BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:36

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven". This contract, classified under the health services industry category, covers the delivery of mental health crisis support services. The procurement, executed as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), saw a formal contract award on 26th June 2026, for a total contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, valued at £2,928,143. The services will be provided across regions UKK11 and UKK12 within the United Kingdom. The contract process, operated without prior call for competition, reflects a careful selection aligned with PSR and involved no conflicts in decision-making, affirming a strategic acquisition of essential health services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing health services, particularly those focused on innovative, value-oriented, and socially impactful solutions. Businesses specialising in mental health support services, which can offer quality, integration, and collaboration, stand to benefit substantially from participating. By offering immediate support services, these organisations can play a pivotal role in addressing health inequalities and improving community health access. The contract's focus on sustainable collaboration and social value underscores the potential for growth and long-term engagement for small and medium enterprises skilled in health service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven

Notice Description

The Safe Haven offers a safe, calm and welcoming space for people aged 16+ experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis. It provides immediate support to help individuals de escalate, develop short term safety plans, and access further help if needed. The service is accessible through self referral or via professionals, and offers in person, phone or virtual support in a relaxed, non clinical environment.

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 Safe Haven offers a safe, calm and welcoming space for people aged 16+ experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis. It provides immediate support to help individuals de escalate, develop short term safety plans, and access further help if needed. The service is accessible through self referral or via professionals, and offers in person, phone or virtual support in a relaxed, non clinical environment. 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-065f42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060671-2026
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
£2,928,143 £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, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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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