--- title: "NHS Sheffield CCG : 24/7 Online Mental Health Platform" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHEFFIELD CCG" published: "2021-09-27" --- # NHS Sheffield CCG : 24/7 Online Mental Health Platform Buyer: NHS SHEFFIELD CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f7b91e1-fb2d-4fb3-8c0d-17ede2637411.json) ## Summary NHS Sheffield CCG is currently seeking a service provider for the "24/7 Online Mental Health Platform," aimed at enhancing digital mental health services in the South Yorkshire area. This procurement falls under the category of miscellaneous health services and is at the Tender stage. The contract is set to start on 1st February 2022 and will last for 18 months, with the possibility of an extension for another 18 months. The total value of the contract over a maximum duration of three years is £840,000. Interested suppliers should submit their bids before the deadline on 27th October 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), focusing on digital health solutions and mental health services. Companies with experience in creating integrated digital platforms that facilitate access to mental health support and self-management resources would be particularly well-suited to compete. The initiative aims to address the expected increase in mental health needs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, making this a timely and relevant opportunity for providers in the healthcare technology sector. ## Notice The South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (ICS) is seeking to establish a common digital offer for the South Yorkshire public. This common offer and platform will integrate to national services, i.e., NHS App, NHS Login and NHS.UK, and will seek to integrate a suite of applications that will offer common services such as booking appointments and managing medications, as well as offering some condition or public cohort specific and personalised services. SY ICS is targeting this service to become operational in 2022/23. The Mental Health specific service will initially operate as a standalone service but must have sufficient integration capability to integrate with the common offer/platform to ensure an excellent experience for the public that is joined up, and in line with the NHS X Digital Technology Assessment Criteria. The provider of the Mental Health service will be required to work with South Yorkshire ICS Digital team to establish this integration as part of delivering the Mental Health Service and the implementation and transition to a SY common digital offer for the public. The purpose of the service is to provide an accessible and discretionary digital mental health service to individuals aged 16 years and above in South Yorkshire, ensuring age appropriate safeguarding measures are in place. To provide immediate open access to Mental Health information ( local and national) Improve connectivity to mental health services and support through the use of digital services built around the needs and views of service users Prevent mental health issues escalating and reaching crisis point, by providing access to therapeutic interventions and counselling support. An experienced work force will be provided and all counsellors will be registered with an appropriate professional body i.e. BACP or equivalent. To complement existing mental health crisis services and digital offers in place. To provide a service that will help to respond to the anticipated increase in demand arising from the Covid 19 pandemic. The digital platform will enable individuals to access self-assessments and self-management resources and an online peer support community, moderated by mental health professionals. Improve partnership working across the mental and physical health and social care system across South Yorkshire , through engagement and awareness of the platform across the system. The Contract will be for a term of 18 months with the opportunity to extend for a further 18 months subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently 3 years. The value given in this notice is for a 3 year contract duration. Additional information: To access the procurement documentation, please go to www.nhssourcing.co.uk If you have not accessed the portal before you will need to register by clicking on "Register Here". Once you have logged into the website, click on the link "ITTs Open to All Suppliers" in the Supplier Area box. This tender will be listed here. Click on the ITT Title, and then on the green button "Express Interest". By doing this, you will have invited yourself to participate in the ITT. This enables you to download any Buyer Attachments, send and receive Messages with the NHS South Yorkshire Procurement Service, and respond to the ITT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daaf3a90-b599-4111-a05b-995a664422d4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £840,000 | | 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 SHEFFIELD CCG | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S9 4EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Darnall | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 27 Sep 2021 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daaf3a90-b599-4111-a05b-995a664422d4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daaf3a90-b599-4111-a05b-995a664422d4 27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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