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title: "PROVISION OF A SPECIALIST MENTAL HEALTH CHAPLAINCY/ SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH INPATIENTS"
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# PROVISION OF A SPECIALIST MENTAL HEALTH CHAPLAINCY/ SPIRITUAL CARE SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH INPATIENTS

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a87d241-81ce-47d5-ae3c-d1ed877d0b2c

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is initiating a tender for the provision of specialist mental health chaplaincy and spiritual care services for mental health inpatients across various facilities in the North West of England. The procurement process is currently active, with the tender period ending on 6th March 2017. The successful provider will deliver services across multiple hospitals, including Parklands Royal Oldham Hospital and Tameside General Hospital, without being tied to a single location. This opportunity falls under the category of administrative recreational, cultural and religious services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) experienced in providing chaplaincy services in mental health settings. Service providers capable of managing flexible and on-demand support across multiple sites will be well-positioned to compete. The service is expected to run from 7th April 2017 to 5th April 2019, allowing providers to establish a long-term presence in the healthcare sector while contributing to the holistic care of mental health patients.

## Notice

Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust seeks the provision of a specialist mental health chaplaincy/ spiritual care services from an organisation with experience in delivering chaplaincy services in geographically spread mental health inpatient and secured settings. The services are to be offered across the following centres: * Parklands Royal Oldham Hospital * Irwell Unit, Fairfield General Hospital * Hope and Horizon Unit Fairfield General Hospital * Prospect Place, Birch Hill Hospital * Buckton Building and Etherow Unit, (Including Tatton, Beckett and Hurst) Tameside General Hospital * John Elliot Unit; Birch Hill Hospital * Satellite Sites such as Rhodes Place Oldham, Stansfield Place Rochdale, However, the successful provider will not be expected to operate from one single location within the Trust, nor will there be an expectation for the service to be present at all the above mentioned venues every day. The service will operate on demand and the service user will consider how to work with the provider to ensure appropriate ad hoc office space within the units the service will operate. It would be acceptable for the main base for the service to not be on a PCFT site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da83d947-467e-493d-bdaa-f779f91a7614 |
| 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 | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2017 - 5 Apr 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 7SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da83d947-467e-493d-bdaa-f779f91a7614

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da83d947-467e-493d-bdaa-f779f91a7614
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp
  Completed tender documents should be submitted electronically via the portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp Any questions about the procurement project should be submitted via the portal.

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