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title: "Mental Health Crisis Cafe for the Population of Plymouth"
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# Mental Health Crisis Cafe for the Population of Plymouth

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c4cc45d-393a-4a64-8386-d87bcabca976

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently inviting tenders for the provision of a Mental Health Crisis Café for the population of Plymouth. This project falls under the community health services sector and aims to create a non-stigmatising environment for individuals experiencing mental health crises. The open procurement process allows organisations to submit their proposals until 9th January 2018, with evaluations to follow by 19th January 2018. The contract will commence on 2nd April 2018 and extend until 31st March 2023, with a total estimated value of £225,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for voluntary and community sector providers, particularly those focused on mental health and community wellbeing. Bidders will need to demonstrate innovative approaches to delivering support that empowers individuals to manage their mental health and reduces pressure on conventional medical services. Additionally, organisations that can showcase strong partnerships and community engagement strategies are well-positioned to compete, aiming to provide services that potentially support over 700 individuals annually.

## Notice

Voluntary and Community Sector Providers are invited to bid for the opportunity to provide a Mental Health Crisis Cafe for the population of Plymouth. The proposal is funded recurrently by NEW Devon CCG/PCC (integrated commissioning) and is an opportunity for organisations to develop an innovative, user led approach to providing a more informal way to support individuals in crisis and in need of support, within a non-stigmatised, non-medical setting. There is increasing evidence to support initiatives that enable individuals with mental health problems to have choice, understand, take control of and manage their own mental health; particularly in times of crisis. The development of Crisis Cafe's has proven an effective way of achieving this, by having alternatives to traditional services such as admission to an Emergency Department. Providers are invited to bid to develop a Crisis Cafe model of service that is able to support a minimum of an additional 712 individuals a year with acute mental health issues. Purpose of the service The development of a Crisis Cafe aims to achieve: * Better outcomes for individuals with acute mental health issues * Increased satisfaction from those in receipt of services * A reduction in admissions to ED by 30% for the target group of individuals * Increased capacity in the acute care pathway * Fewer admissions to mental health inpatient acute hospital * System wide efficiencies The preferred provider will develop a Crisis Cafe with the aim of supporting at least an additional 712 people a year who are in, or approaching a crisis in terms of their mental health. It is envisaged, based on models of best practice nationally, that: 1) Each individual will be able to access a range of support including up to two 1:1 contacts in an evening, if in crisis 2) Police will be supported in having an alternative to the Emergency Department (ED) to leave someone who is distressed (this is a particular issue for capacity within the Police Force) 3) The Acute Care pathway is supported in having options for supporting people and is able to offer support to the cafe 4) Individuals will have a non-medical, non-stigmatised, environment in which to reduce their distress 5) Click on link to see an example of an existing operational service https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/dec/01/mental-health-problems-late-night-cafe-not-a-and-e Additional information: Applications must demonstrate consideration of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health, as well as local and STP plans and provide clear evidence of how any number of the following key priorities will be achieved: * Promoting positive mental health through community engagement and raising awareness. * Promoting independence including opportunities for employment, promoting good health and the prevention of escalation of crises. * Promoting resilient communities to support people with mental health issues to tackle social isolation. * Providing information on how to access support, housing, employment, and information on changing provision * Support individuals to recognise and manage their mental health crises Tenders must be submitted by 9th January 2018 and will be evaluated before 19th January 2018, at which point a preferred provider will be identified. For any questions/queries, please contact, NEW Devon CCG/Plymouth City Council, Integrated Commissioning - Linda Walton (linda.walton2@nhs.net) The application form should be completed and returned to linda.walton2@nhs.net by 9th January 2018. Please reference "Crisis Cafe" in the subject line of your e-mail.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a70b1e-ba17-40d2-b33a-d3b6bba00855 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98334000 - Wellness services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2017 at 10:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a70b1e-ba17-40d2-b33a-d3b6bba00855
- 7 Dec 2017 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a70b1e-ba17-40d2-b33a-d3b6bba00855

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92a70b1e-ba17-40d2-b33a-d3b6bba00855
  7th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfb6e9dc-7f5f-4f90-9186-6ed532ab92c6
  Tender Document

## Notice URLs

- https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/dec/01/mental-health-problems-late-night-cafe-not-a-and-e

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