--- title: "Children and Young People's Mental Health Support Digital Support Service - Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-05-23" --- # Children and Young People's Mental Health Support Digital Support Service - Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-396e0e2c-859c-4f25-97b7-9da5bc7aebed.json) ## Summary Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is currently engaging in the tender process for a Children and Young People's Mental Health Support Digital Service, focusing on individuals aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 for care leavers) in Somerset. The total contract value is set at £480,000 for a three-year period, with the possibility of extension, bringing the maximum value to £800,000 over five years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period past its closing date of 13th September 2021, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 10th January 2022, lasting until 9th January 2027. This service falls within healthcare services classified under CPV code 85100000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and digital support services, particularly those able to provide tailored solutions for young people. Companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The transparent tendering process adopted by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit ensures that all bids will be treated equitably, thus creating a fair competitive environment for bidders aligned with the requirements of the procurement. ## Notice Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to commission a Young People's Mental Health Digital Support Service in Somerset for people aged between 11 and 19 (or up to 25 for children looked after and care leavers). The Commissioner has a budget of PS160,000 annum. The total contract value for the 3 year Contract is PS480,000. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS800,000 excl. recoverable VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. This procurement is being carried out by SCW on behalf of the Commissioners. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts for continuity. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4666da3-3c16-441d-a680-5272cc341a97 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 10 Jan 2022 - 9 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | YEOVIL | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA22 8HR | | 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 | Brympton | | Westminster constituency | Yeovil | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KOOTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 23 May 2022 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4666da3-3c16-441d-a680-5272cc341a97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4666da3-3c16-441d-a680-5272cc341a97 23rd May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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