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title: "Provision of one full time embedded mental health worker."
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# Provision of one full time embedded mental health worker.

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64f7d8fa-2dd3-43f9-b62a-fc46fd4b27ee

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## Summary

The Oxford City Council is seeking a provider for the role of a full-time embedded mental health worker through a selective tender process, classified under health and social work services. This contract has a total value of £48,491 and spans a duration of 12 months, starting from 10th December 2018 and ending on 6th December 2019. The tender period concluded on 18th October 2018, making this opportunity part of a long-term initiative to support housing needs by improving access to mental health services across Oxfordshire.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses within the mental health sector, particularly those that collaborate with local authorities or have experience in providing social services. Companies that are able to deliver qualified health practitioners and understand the complexities of mental health care will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a suitable opportunity, as the procurement process encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers to enhance service delivery within the community.

## Notice

Oxford City Council requires one full-time mental health practitioner from a provider within the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership, on a secondment basis for a period of 12 months, from 26th November 2018 to 22nd November 2019. The practitioner will support the tenancy sustainment team and support tenants to access relevant services to prevent further escalation of mental health issues and the risk of losing their tenancy. The mental health worker will contribute to the delivery of excellent service across the Housing Needs Team and Tenancy Sustainment Casework. This will be through sharing experience, knowledge and expertise on working with mental health issues and management. They will also use their experience and knowledge of pathways into mental health services across Oxfordshire to support the team to navigate timely appropriate access into mental health services for their clients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df851dda-c404-4462-9abc-7d09daddd91f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 6 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,491 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,491 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONNECTION FLOATING SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df851dda-c404-4462-9abc-7d09daddd91f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df851dda-c404-4462-9abc-7d09daddd91f
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxford.gov.uk

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