--- title: "NHS East Kent CCGs Local Care Mental Health Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-01-31" --- # NHS East Kent CCGs Local Care Mental Health Services Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369b5c73-e121-4537-a6c6-63955015e94d.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking tenders for the "NHS East Kent CCGs Local Care Mental Health Services", which falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000). This procurement is in the active Tender stage, with the tender period set to close on 7th March 2019. The contract will commence on 8th March 2019 and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The estimated value of the contract is between £3.6 million and £6 million, procured through an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mental health services, particularly those offering technology-driven solutions and collaborative care models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract aims to enhance mental health support in the local community through collaboration with GPs and various service providers. Competitors should be prepared to deliver a range of NICE-approved interventions and support integrated care approaches within enhanced primary care networks. ## Notice The Service(s) will be required to meet the following needs: Aims and objectives of service * Embed a Mental Health in Local Care service in East Kent * Offer the Mental Health in Local Care service in a way that is compatible with other local care services within the enhanced primary care networks model * Offer the Mental Health in Local Care services using a range of technology and delivery formats to facilitate the maximum uptake of services * Reduce the level of mental health illness for those individuals entering Mental Health in Local Care services * Improve the service user for those individuals entering Mental Health in Local Care services * Reduce the number of encounters with other primary, secondary and emergency services for the supported patient group Objectives * Work with GPs in primary care by providing treatment and support for those patients who the GP identifies would benefit from additional mental health support * Provide referral/signposting to other services as deemed appropriate * Provide advice; guidance and training to primary care providers * Provide a range of NICE approved interventions that are based on clinical need * Support the provision of Depot Antipsychotics in Local Care * Support the discharge from specialist Mental Health services to Mental Health in Local Care services where it is agreed the person is stable and well enough to be discharged however still needs short term support * Proactive support the Multi-Disciplinary Team working within the Enhanced Primary Care Network model * Proactively build positive working relationships with appropriate partners to ensure effective service delivery and seamless patient experience ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c0ca58-55b4-472a-a513-3da8d30b53ba | | 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 2019 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Mar 2019 - 9 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT16 3PJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Whitfield | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2019 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c0ca58-55b4-472a-a513-3da8d30b53ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4c0ca58-55b4-472a-a513-3da8d30b53ba 31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=27113&B=OGC ITT Documents - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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