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title: "PRJ-980 NCL CCG Crisis Cafe Service"
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# PRJ-980 NCL CCG Crisis Cafe Service

Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f19f2e4-95d3-46b3-8836-8ff2a151f440

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the N E L Commissioning Support Unit procuring a Crisis Café Service, titled "PRJ-980 NCL CCG Crisis Cafe Service," in the health services industry. The contract, valued at up to £149,350 per annum, spans two years with a potential one-year extension, commencing on 29 March 2021. The service is located in Barnet, focusing on providing mental health support to local residents, particularly those in crisis. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 5 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the mental health support sector, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer similar services. Businesses specialising in mental health support, crisis intervention, and community health services would be well positioned to compete. Providers that can demonstrate a robust approach to managing mental health crises, alongside partnerships with local emergency services and mental health trusts, stand to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The provision of a crisis cafe service to be situated in Barnet. The anticipated value of the service is a maximum of up to PS149,350 per annum and the contract duration will be for two years with an option to extend the contract by up to a further 12 months subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The contract will commence on 29th of March 2021. Currently Barnet does not have a crisis cafe (out of hour's wellbeing support and resilience service). The development of such a resource into the local community that is integrated into local crisis pathways and the core community model for mental health will aim to help prevent avoidable admissions into secondary mental health acute settings and support more people to be sustained to remain well in the community. The service being commissioned is for Barnet adult residents (including those presenting to Barnet emergency services) who perceive themselves to be in, or at risk of moving into mental health crisis. This is the defining criteria for the service and robust screening procedures will be required to ensure access and prioritisation of those in most need. Those with multiple needs and co-morbidities are to be welcomed by the service provided that the primary need is mental health crisis. Access to the service will normally be open access by self-presentation however, the service will also accept referrals where appropriate from other emergency services such as the LAS or Barnet Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams. The service will work closely with other services across Barnet including Adult Social Care, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust and the voluntary community sector. The service will provide a safe space for individuals in Barnet who are experiencing mental health distress/ potential crisis and it is anticipated that the service will operate as a minimum between the hours of 5pm and 10pm Monday to Friday and on weekends between the hours of 3pm and 10pm. People who access the service will gain one to one and peer support, alongside a range of other interventions. The service will offer a safe space for people to be supported to de-escalate the potential crisis they are experiencing or be assessed for other appropriate services. The service will aim to reduce mental health inpatient admissions by providing an alternative solution for patients and an opportunity to self-manage their needs or de-escalate the potential crisis they are experiencing. The service will offer a blended approach in delivery including face to face support, support via the phone and support via digital interfaces.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0a1879-330d-4bca-8603-7b5d4113f2f4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,102 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,102 |
| 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 7NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIND IN BARNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0a1879-330d-4bca-8603-7b5d4113f2f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b0a1879-330d-4bca-8603-7b5d4113f2f4
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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