--- title: "Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-12-21" --- # Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9e2951b0-f1fc-429b-9f7d-132039eaa976.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Mental Health Safe Haven/Crisis Cafe in Reading," aimed at enhancing mental health services for individuals in crisis within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd February 2021. The anticipated contract duration is three years, starting from 30th July 2021 and extending potentially for an additional year, with a contract value estimated at £652,000. This initiative is aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan to improve mental health service access and reduce emergency department visits at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in mental health services, community health initiatives, or crisis management. Organisations that offer innovative therapeutic solutions, have experience in assisting vulnerable populations, or can create supportive environments for service users will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this procurement marks a move towards inclusive and diverse service provision. ## Notice Berkshire West CCG is looking to expand services in Reading for people experiencing a mental health crisis. With services expected to start in Summer 2021 from provider premises in Reading the CCG is looking to award a 3 year, plus 1 year optional extension, contract. The CCG expects this provision to improve access to mental health services and reduce the number of people in mental health crisis attending the A&E department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Additional benefits are likely to be reduced use of Police resources to support people in crisis and the improvement of mental health services as detailed in the NHS Long Term Plan (December 2018). The main aim of this service is to offer a safe space for those in mental health crisis to alleviate emotional and psychological distress in a community setting. * To provide an alternative provision to attending A&E for anyone experiencing or at risk of escalating to a mental health crisis including people with learning disabilities * Offer a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment whilst promoting independence, opportunity, and recovery for all adult mental health service users in the community. * Promote & empower service users by giving them the opportunity to identify their own needs; making their own choices about what will help them; develop their own coping strategies and tools, recognise their own strengths and talents; encourage hope and to work towards improving their own emotional wellbeing. * To create an integrated preventative and crisis management provision by developing partnerships with service users, carers, statutory and non-statutory organisations * Provide a comfortable 'homely' environment that is safe for service users, carers, and staff (people). * Encourage service users to access, create, and promote their own social networks. * Promote and support inclusion of vulnerable groups identified within Berkshire - BAME communities, & young males, LGBTQ, gender-based violence, and the wider student population. The tender documentation provides further details of the service envisaged. The CCG invites organisations who are interested in providing this service to tender via the portal described later in this notice. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53eed0a-b784-4ba2-8251-3ef551500098 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Tender procedure in-line with the CCG's SFIs | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | 6 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £652,000 | | 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 | READING | | Post town | Reading | | Postcode | RG30 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West | | Local authority | Reading | | Electoral ward | Southcote | | Westminster constituency | Reading Central | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2020 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53eed0a-b784-4ba2-8251-3ef551500098 - 19 Oct 2020 at 10:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5bb23e-04ba-43fb-bb5e-5829e3115d1f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a53eed0a-b784-4ba2-8251-3ef551500098 21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef5bb23e-04ba-43fb-bb5e-5829e3115d1f 19th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ca4b93d-5833-42bd-83c7-a0b214e005cb Draft Service Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/efc98eed-2465-4869-b9b7-fad6fb55d8e4 Questionnaire to be completed ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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