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title: "NHS South Kent Coast CCG Mental Health Local Care"
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# NHS South Kent Coast CCG Mental Health Local Care

Buyer: ARDEN & GEM CSU  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52432bfc-d8e0-4816-b7a3-18fbf9769ade

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "NHS South Kent Coast CCG Mental Health Local Care" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Arden & GEM CSU, which oversees procurement for the NHS in East Kent. The project focuses on health services, specifically related to mental health, and aims to establish a local care service within the four Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) of East Kent. Key milestones include an engagement end date set for 14th November 2018, which invites expressions of interest from potential suppliers. The procurement is accompanied by a market engagement event to further develop the service specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those focused on mental health services, multi-disciplinary care, and community support initiatives. Companies that are well-versed in delivering integrated care solutions, assessment services, and care navigation will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with the Arden & GEM CSU through the specified contact channels could facilitate participation in developing the service, ultimately supporting business growth in the region.

## Notice

This procurement is for a mental health within local service to operate within the four CCGs in East Kent (NHS Ashford CCG , NHS Canterbury & Coastal CCG, NHS South Kent Coast CCG and NHS Thanet CCG). It is envisaged that the service will work within the new models of care supporting people's mental health and working in partnership with other Local Care services providing a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) approach for their mental health along with other needs, including physical health, employment, housing and social care and would have a greater emphasis on prevention, self-management, choice, peer support, and partnership with other sectors. The service will provide assessments, short term interventions and care navigation from GP practices and Local Care Hubs. Additional information: The CCGs are seeking expressions of Interest at this stage. To enable development of the specification the CCGs will be holding a market engagement event. Further details can be found at https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Project 1141 Please register your interest at the bravo portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14926c5-4fda-4f76-9c40-c307b9b8a7ed |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | ARDEN & GEM CSU |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 17:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14926c5-4fda-4f76-9c40-c307b9b8a7ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d14926c5-4fda-4f76-9c40-c307b9b8a7ed
  5th November 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk

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