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Alternative Distress Response

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2020 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a supplier to provide an Alternative Distress Response service as part of their Distress Response Framework. This tender is classified under the health industry and is based in Glasgow, UK. Currently in the Award stage, the service aims to support adults in emotional distress without the need for medical or psychiatric assessment. The announcement date was 9th July 2020, and the associated contract has a value of £1,014,000. Bidding for the tender opened with a total of six submissions, of which four were from SMEs.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health support services or community wellbeing initiatives. Companies with experience in providing compassion-driven support and intervention services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The service requires a capability to engage effectively with vulnerable individuals and ensure seamless coordination with emergency services. Given the emphasis on local outreach, businesses that demonstrate strong connections to the Glasgow community and a track record of responsive service delivery could have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Distress Response

Notice Description

NHSGGC wishes to commission an Alternative Distress Response service that forms part of our overall Distress Response Framework. The Distress Response Framework describes the different levels of distress, where people in distress might seek help and what response/intervention they might expect.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Currently people living in Glasgow City present in emotional distress across a range of locations and services. The level of distress and the service the person has presented to will determine what pathway is followed. It is important that people in distress receive a compassionate response and that the response meets their emotional needs at the time they require it; and they are supported until the distress has reduced in order that they can then contribute to any decision regarding their options for follow on care. The aim of this service is to support people who do not require medical or specialist psychiatric assessment through their period of distress and to signpost to appropriate services or escalate to appropriate services where required. Where appropriate staff will support the person to agree a safety plan and provide onward referral if required. The service will be available to all adults living in Glasgow City over the age of 18. Access to the service will be through a referral process by the following services: Urgent Care Resource Hub (once established) Police Scotland British Transport Police Scottish Ambulance Service NHS 24 NHS GG&C Emergency Departments within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Options: Additional funding may become available during the term of the contract. Additional funding is subject to availability and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Option A is to provide flexibility should additional funding become available and can only be secured by the successful supplier

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000597656
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL390090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,014,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Glasgow Association for Mental Health

Further Information

Notice Documents

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