--- title: "Mental Health Support Teams in Schools in Norfolk and Waveney" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-04-04" --- # Mental Health Support Teams in Schools in Norfolk and Waveney Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93a3026f-d9ec-4aa9-b2b1-b6d7f0053a47.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently undertaking a tender for the implementation of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in schools across Norfolk and Waveney. This initiative aims to establish ten teams over a three-year period, with the contract commencing on 1st September 2022 and a potential extension of up to two years. The procurement is classified under health services and is following an open procedure. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 4th May 2022 and a recruitment push for the Wave 8 MHSTs beginning in September 2022 for a January 2023 start. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in mental health support and education-related services. Companies that can provide trained Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) or those with a strong recruitment capability for healthcare professionals will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's value of £15.76 million presents a robust prospect for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the region. ## Notice In Norfolk and Waveney, funding has been awarded to implement 10 Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in school, which represents around 50% coverage for the schools and Children and Young People (CYP). Six teams have already been introduced (2 teams per year, starting from 2020) with a further 4 teams yet to begin (2 in January 2023, 2 in 2024). These teams work across the Norfolk and Waveney landscape (see the table below for details). Commissioners are looking for a provider to commit to employing all ten teams (existing teams to move to a new provider in the course of 2023). Recruitment for Wave 8 MHSTs will be the priority. The provider must be prepared and ready to recruit Wave 8 MHST candidates in September 2022 for a January 2023 start of employment. This is due to the requirement of enrolling the Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) to their training at the University of East Anglia. Plans for moving the Wave 2, 4 and 6 teams across must be identified and agreed with the CCG to within a reasonable timeline. Wave 10 MHST recruitment must take place in September 2023 for a January 2024 start. Each team represent 8 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) core staff members, equalling a total of 80 members of staff once the full ten teams are in place. The contract will commence 1st September 2022 and will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. Additional information: To register your interest in this opportunity please visit: EU-Supply on the link below and access project 51069 - NW090 - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools for NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCGs. EU-Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK This invitation to tender (ITT) and related Tender Documents, can be found at this url. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc1b37-08f6-43fa-8ba3-10ec1a5218b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,760,000 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR7 0WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Broadland | | Electoral ward | Brundall | | Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2022 at 20:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc1b37-08f6-43fa-8ba3-10ec1a5218b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4dc1b37-08f6-43fa-8ba3-10ec1a5218b2 4th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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