--- title: "SFT/AT/066 Provision of Community Based Support for Mental Health Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-09-04" --- # SFT/AT/066 Provision of Community Based Support for Mental Health Services Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1de86eff-0377-4bb2-aee0-e33a16321926.json) ## Summary The Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is seeking providers for the delivery of community-based mental health services in Somerset, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for October 2, 2023. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category, with a total contract value of £22,233,380 GBP. This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in providing mental health services. Businesses with experience in the healthcare sector, particularly in mental health support services, are well-suited to compete. The open procedure procurement method allows for fair competition, with a focus on delivering high-quality community-based care to address the mental health needs in Somerset's rural population. ## Notice Somerset NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) ("the Head Provider") has been commissioned by Somerset ICS and Somerset County Council (SCC) ("the Commissioners") to deliver community based support for mental health services. As the Head Provider, Somerset Foundation Trust will sub-contract to the successful Provider/Alliance of Providers for the provision of these services. As the second most rural county in England, Somerset has a rapidly ageing population, instances of digital poverty, poor public transport and road infrastructure and which means travel times across the county are often longer than in other areas. Within Somerset we know we need to further strengthen a transformational approach to improving mental health due to: * Continue to deliver the successful Open Mental Health model; across community and urgent offers and into communities; * Need for greater engagement with the people and their carers who access services; * Increased demand and complexity of those with mental health needs with demand outstripping capacity; * The continuing need to support our non-elective and emergency acute colleagues. Documents can be accessed here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=825824ea-a448-ee11-8124-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be2c835-07b0-4f69-9766-7042f6d9b706 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £22,233,380 | | 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | TAUNTON | | Post town | Taunton | | Postcode | TA1 5DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset | | Local authority | Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West | | Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2023 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be2c835-07b0-4f69-9766-7042f6d9b706 - 1 Sep 2023 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7a59ef-c307-4c4f-8b47-1fd41273bbac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2be2c835-07b0-4f69-9766-7042f6d9b706 4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a7a59ef-c307-4c4f-8b47-1fd41273bbac 1st September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=825824ea-a448-ee11-8124-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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