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BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Jun 2026 at 11:38

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02 Mar 2026 at 10:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary" has been managed by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, currently in collaboration with Gloucestershire ICB. This contract, valued at £840,222, was awarded following a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contract is to provide out-of-hours mental health services at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. It covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 without extension options. The service operates Thursday to Monday, with crucial support options including face-to-face sessions and activities, focusing on individuals aged 16 and over experiencing emotional distress. The formal contract award was concluded on 26th June 2026 after a standstill period with no representations to the award.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health care and support. The contract's focus on providing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable services, with an emphasis on improving access and reducing health inequalities, suggests that businesses experienced in developing social value in healthcare settings will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing service integration and collaboration will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. While the procurement used a limited process through a direct award, understanding the evolving needs and priorities of the NHS in this area could provide strategic advantages for future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary

Notice Description

The Sanctuary is an out-of-hours mental health service based at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, providing a safe and supportive space for people aged 16 and over experiencing serious emotional distress; it operates Thursday to Monday from 5pm to midnight and offers face-to-face support from 6pm, giving individuals the opportunity for 1:1 sessions, quiet space, activities, and light refreshments, with staff also able to signpost to other services and attend professional meetings when invited; service users can receive three pre-booked preventative support sessions, and the service supports people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

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 Sanctuary is an out-of-hours mental health service based at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, providing a safe and supportive space for people aged 16 and over experiencing serious emotional distress; it operates Thursday to Monday from 5pm to midnight and offers face-to-face support from 6pm, giving individuals the opportunity for 1:1 sessions, quiet space, activities, and light refreshments, with staff also able to signpost to other services and attend professional meetings when invited; service users can receive three pre-booked preventative support sessions, and the service supports people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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-065f44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060672-2026
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
£840,222 £500K-£1M

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
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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