--- title: "1847 Mental Illness Health checks Outreach in Bedfordshire for NHS BLMK ICB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2024-10-21" --- # 1847 Mental Illness Health checks Outreach in Bedfordshire for NHS BLMK ICB Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a63926b1-5081-4a73-92e0-be9d55f51e74.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "1847 Mental Illness Health checks Outreach in Bedfordshire for NHS BLMK ICB" is currently in the tender stage. The buying organisation is the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, based in Derby. This open procedure, aimed at providing outreach health checks for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) in Bedfordshire, addresses a crucial health inequality. The contract period runs from 1st December 2024 to 30th November 2026. Key dates include the tender end date on 21st October 2024. The project falls under the industry category of services, specifically "Provision of services to the community," with the CPV code 75200000. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and specialised service providers to contribute to a vital public health initiative. The tailored outreach service aims to improve the physical health of individuals with SMI, especially those not routinely engaging with GP practices. This contract is particularly suited for businesses specialising in healthcare, mental health services, or community outreach. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a high-impact project that aligns with NHS England's Core20Plus5 approach to tackling health inequalities. ## Notice Provision of Mental Illness Health checks Outreach in Bedfordshire for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board The SMI Outreach Project aims to address the health inequality faced by people living with severe mental illness (SMI) in Bedfordshire. The life expectancy for individuals with SMI is 15-20 years shorter than the general population, and this disparity is partly due to physical health needs being neglected. The project is intended to improve the physical health of people with SMI and increase their uptake of physical health checks and health screening through a tailored outreach service. This service is aimed at those who have not routinely engaged with their GP practice. Work to address this inequality if part of Core20Plus5, NHS England's flagship approach for tackling health inequalities. To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C308373 Project Name: 1847 Mental Illness Health checks Outreach in Bedfordshire for NHS BLMK ICB Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7e6b60-5bd0-4b67-b9dd-dfc768cabbed | | 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 | 21 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 30 Dec 2026 | | 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 | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6AR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community ## Release History - 21 Oct 2024 at 15:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7e6b60-5bd0-4b67-b9dd-dfc768cabbed - 20 Sep 2024 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb751c16-3403-4316-90f5-4e30b9960999 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7e6b60-5bd0-4b67-b9dd-dfc768cabbed 21st October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb751c16-3403-4316-90f5-4e30b9960999 20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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