--- title: "Children's Crisis Cafe in Northamptonshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-09-27" --- # Children's Crisis Cafe in Northamptonshire Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-315ebcca-74f4-4810-821a-8735a15dd2c0.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Children's Crisis Cafe in Northamptonshire" is currently in the planning stage, led by the N E L Commissioning Support Unit, based in Northampton, England. This initiative falls under the health services category and aims to provide a 12-month pilot scheme with an investment of £100,000, focusing on children and young people with acute mental health issues. Interested parties must submit an expression of interest by 4.00pm on 4th October 2019, as the service is expected to start on 1st December 2019. Milestones include an engagement end date set for the same deadline. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health service delivery, particularly those with a focus on mental health for young people. Suitable candidates would be those capable of establishing services quickly, possessing a proven track record in the sector, and having existing relationships with emergency services. Both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an inclusive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their services in the East Midlands region. ## Notice Northamptonshire CCGs are looking to invest PS100,000 of Future in Minds CYP transformation funding through a lead provider arrangement to deliver a 12 month pilot scheme (with potential for recurrence) which provides an alternative to ED/A&E attendance for Children and Young People with acute mental health issues. An additional, one off PS25,000 investment is also included for setup including engagement and model development, workforce and training costs in relation to this pilot. The pilot sites will be based in Northampton and Kettering. The prospective provider will need to be: * Able to secure premises and establish appropriate services within these areas of Northamptonshire * Able to demonstrate a proven track record of working with children and young people with acute mental health issues * Able to demonstrate established relationships with the providers of ED/A&E services within the county, to enable appropriate flow and pathway management * Able to start the service from 1 December 2019 If you would like to express an interest in this opportunity, please complete the attached form and return to NELCSU.ProcurementNorthants@nhs.net by no later than 4.00pm on Friday 4 October 2019. At the Commissioner's discretion, providers who evidence that they meet the above requirements may be taken through to the next round of the procurement process. Due to the time constraints for this process, you will be notified of your organisation's inclusion in the next stage in a timely manner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cf6563-c2f8-45c3-8946-20a1d003226a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Oct 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2019 at 15:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cf6563-c2f8-45c3-8946-20a1d003226a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41cf6563-c2f8-45c3-8946-20a1d003226a 27th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2cf8697-53e8-4ae6-bcdf-e7343c33d4bf Expression of Interest Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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