--- title: "NHS Sheffield CCG : Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SHEFFIELD CCG" published: "2022-03-31" --- # NHS Sheffield CCG : Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service Buyer: NHS SHEFFIELD CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3faa13c9-579b-4fdb-a9f1-f2f0654fbef4.json) ## Summary The NHS Sheffield CCG is soliciting tenders for the Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service, aimed at enhancing mental health community services. This procurement falls under the 'Guidance and counselling services' category and is based in Sheffield, England. The open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 3rd May 2022. The contract has a potential duration of four years, starting from 1st June 2022, with an estimated annual budget between £250,000 and £300,000, contributing to a minimum contract value of £1 million. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their services in the mental health sector. Businesses specialising in mental health support, crisis intervention, or community health services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as it focuses on providing alternative care options to emergency services, ultimately aiming to improve patient experiences and outcomes. ## Notice Evidence shows that when crisis cafes work efficiently, they reduce patient distress as well as A&E attendance and inpatient stays. The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) identifies the development of mental health community services as a key priority acknowledging that "...crisis cafes provide a more suitable alternative to A&E for many people experiencing mental health crisis ..." Local defined outcomes Reduction in the number of people attending A&E in a mental health crisis, including repeat attendance and Walk In Centre mental health presentations Reduction in the number of admissions to a mental health acute in-patient bed due to de-escalation and improved management of the crisis Reduction in the use of Section 136 by the Police due to a safe and supportive place being available that people with an impending crisis or distress can be taken to. Reduction in emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Reduction in overall number of people presenting to local Emergency Departments in mental health crisis Reduction in referrals to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Reduction in subsequent use of emergency services by those accessing the cafe Improved user experience of access, response and intervention from services when in crisis Increase in people better able to self- manage their mental health and avoid further incidence of crisis Support for carers in or supporting people through a mental health crisis Provide a therapeutic alternative environment to support individuals. The Contract will be for a term of 2 years with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of the Contract is consequently 4 years. The available budget is in the range of PS250,000 to PS300,000 per annum. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. To access the tender please register as a Supplier on the shared system. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find you do need advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ef2485-cf28-459d-a2d7-5b1f6deca4d1 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ef2485-cf28-459d-a2d7-5b1f6deca4d1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4ef2485-cf28-459d-a2d7-5b1f6deca4d1 31st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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