--- title: "Provision of a Black Minority Ethnic Mental Health Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-15" --- # Provision of a Black Minority Ethnic Mental Health Support Service Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06e082d9-c6a1-48c4-b16a-2d05696a259e.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell is seeking bids for the "Provision of a Black Minority Ethnic Mental Health Support Service," targeting services for adults and families affected by mental health issues in BME communities, particularly among African Caribbean individuals. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 12:00 noon on 13 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2017, lasting for two years with a possible one-year extension. Bids will be evaluated based on quality and price, and this open procedure aims to ensure transparent competition among interested providers in the West Midlands area. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations that specialise in mental health services, particularly those experienced in community-based support and services tailored for Black and Minority Ethnic populations. Companies providing employment, training, peer support, and emotional well-being services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only enhances service provision in the community but also allows businesses to strengthen their presence and reputation in the public sector. ## Notice The Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell wishes to appoint a contractor to provide a community based support service for adults experiencing, and families affected by, mental ill-health from BME communities with a particular focus on African Caribbean people. The service will be for adults aged 18 years and above experiencing, and families affected by, mental ill-health in Sandwell. Description of service: The Contractor shall provide support to the target group and enable them to develop skills to maintain their own health and wellbeing, independence, and access to local community resources. The Contractor shall also support service users to maintain their health and wellbeing and to live as independently as possible, deliver a personalised service which works in a holistic way with the service user as an individual and takes account of the needs of their carers and families and deliver a service to enable service users to access and make use of opportunities for improved independence, wellbeing and quality of life. Details of Support to be Provided This shall include information, advice, guidance, community based activity (including support to access other community based resources, employment, training and volunteering, GP/health services, and services to keep them safe), practical support (including support with budgeting, benefits claims, arranging appointments etc.), emotional support (such as peer support and befriending). It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1 September 2017 and run for a period of 2 years with an option to extend, (subject to the Council's needs for the services) for a further 1 year. Suitably qualified and experienced Contractors are invited to respond to the Invitation to Tender documents and submit proposals for the delivery of the service. These must be submitted no later than 12.00 noon on 13 June 2017 via the Sandwell InTend e-procurement system. The deadline for the submission of any clarification questions is 17.00pm on 6 June 2017 via InTend. The Council intends to use an evaluation model based on quality and price. The criteria, on which the tender will be evaluated, inclusive of weighting attached to each, are included in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation. NB The contract reflects services currently being provided by existing organisations, and therefore the EC Acquired Rights Directive 77/187 as amended under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 may apply to this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questio... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ecbe43-2187-4ed4-9695-5c9ffdbf5258 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 9EN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation ## Release History - 15 May 2017 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ecbe43-2187-4ed4-9695-5c9ffdbf5258 - 3 May 2017 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ecbe43-2187-4ed4-9695-5c9ffdbf5258 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82ecbe43-2187-4ed4-9695-5c9ffdbf5258 15th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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