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title: "NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire"
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buyer: "MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire

Buyer: MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a68ab36-a642-40d9-bedf-31637c2e4483

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## Summary

The Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) on behalf of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT) is planning a Competitive Process for a Crisis Alternative Provision service in the regions of Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire. This service, under the industry category "Health services" (CPV code 85100000), aims to offer a Crisis House/Sanctuary/Safe Haven for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis as an alternative to hospitalisation. An early engagement notice was published on 12th November 2024, with an engagement event scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 2nd December 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Interested providers are required to register their interest by noon on 27th November 2024.

This opportunity provides growth potential for businesses specializing in mental health services, especially those who can deliver crisis intervention solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), are particularly encouraged to compete. The engagement event will allow providers to understand the local needs and outcomes expected, thus positioning their offerings to align with the requirements of NSCHT. The estimated contract value is £1,100,000 over a five-year period, providing a significant and stable opportunity for robust business growth in the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is working on behalf of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust (NSCHT) who are looking to undertake a Competitive Process for a Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire . The service is intended to provide a Crisis House / Sanctuary / Safe Haven-type service for those in Mental Health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. NSCHT would like to invite all potential providers to an Engagement Event Monday 2nd December 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm via Microsoft Teams. The purpose of the Engagement Event is to share the background and the need for this service locally and share the intended outcomes of the service. Commissioners would like to understand the current market and their perspectives. Interested providers can register their interest on the Atamis Portal and answer the short questionnaire in project C318433 'NSCHT Crisis Alternative Provision for Stoke on Trent & North Staffordshire'. The deadline for submitting interest is Wednesday 27th November 2024 12:00pm. Providers who have registered an interest will then be sent the link to the engagement event before the event starts on Monday 2nd December 2024 (1:00pm). Should providers have any queries, or have any problems using the portal, they should contact the Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Following the event, the Competitive Process for this opportunity will be advertised on Find a Tender in due course. The estimated contract value is PS1,100,000 for a 5 year contract (3 years with an option to extend once, and then once again). This value is subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756f290a-3c5c-47e0-8612-af5bae265da7 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | MIDLANDS AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 11:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756f290a-3c5c-47e0-8612-af5bae265da7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756f290a-3c5c-47e0-8612-af5bae265da7
  12th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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