--- title: "Expressions of Interest for Provision of Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services for DDCCG: Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-04-26" --- # Expressions of Interest for Provision of Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services for DDCCG: Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafes Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03.json) ## Summary NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for the provision of Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services, specifically for Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafés. This tender is categorised under health services and will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is open, with a deadline for submissions set for 16:00 on 5th May 2022. The anticipated contract period begins on 1st November 2022 and concludes on 31st October 2023, following an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in healthcare services. Companies that are qualified to provide mental health support and can innovate alternatives to traditional emergency services would be well-positioned to apply. Engaging in this procurement process could enable such organisations to expand their service offerings and contribute to critical mental health services in Derbyshire. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services including Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafe provisions. These services are designed to promote good outcomes for people who self-define as needing urgent out of hours mental health support. They aim to be a genuine alternative for people who otherwise may present at ED/ A and E departments. Full descriptions and details of these services can be found within the Draft Service Specifications. The Draft Service Specifications are included within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply (access link provided below). The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. To inform the CCG's decision-making process for the future commissioning of the Crisis Alternatives Services 3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach 4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver maintain and strengthen services across Derbyshire as illustrated above 5. To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the service specifications. If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply Portal. The EU supply link is https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ref ID no. 52579 Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation's details and interest in providing the services. Market Engagement Event: Please note that there will be a Market Engagement Event to discuss the model and potential future opportunities on Tuesday 10th May 2022 from 9.30am - 11.30am via Microsoft Teams. Further details can be found within the questionnaire. Bidders who have expressed an interest in this soft market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable. The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 16:00hrs on 5th May 2022. Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e133e3ba-5260-4f0f-a428-7f110f31b0bf | | 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 | 26 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2023 | | 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 | 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 | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2022 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e133e3ba-5260-4f0f-a428-7f110f31b0bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e133e3ba-5260-4f0f-a428-7f110f31b0bf 26th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK - https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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