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title: "Healthy Weston Crisis Cafe for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group"
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# Healthy Weston Crisis Cafe for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6bf1a2c-c98c-4ca6-9653-1fcc3f270fb0

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## Summary

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting a procurement process for the Healthy Weston Crisis Café, a service aimed at supporting individuals experiencing acute emotional distress. The procurement is in the active tender stage and will take place in Weston-super-Mare, with the tender period closing on 5th August 2019. The contract, valued at £217,000 annually for an initial duration of two years starting from 1st April 2020, comes with a potential extension of up to one additional year. The procurement method is an open procedure governed by the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) focused on healthcare services, particularly those specialised in mental health support. Providers that can deliver non-medical, community-oriented services are particularly well-suited to apply. This initiative not only aims to provide immediate assistance but also to prevent future crises, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to contribute positively to community health outcomes while experiencing growth in the social care sector.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking to commission a Healthy Weston Crisis Cafe service located in Weston-super-Mare. This is a new service that is designed to complement rather than replace or supersede existing local provision. The name 'Crisis Cafe' is a temporary descriptor and we expect the successful provider to propose a final name for the service during the implementation period considering suggestions which have been identified during the engagement process. The service aims to meet the needs of people experiencing acute emotional distress associated with a mental health problem (which may or may not have been given a formal diagnosis). The service will operate from a central location within Weston-super-Mare to be identified by the successful provider. There are two key purposes; to provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable place for people in immediate acute emotional distress and for those seeking to prevent the onset of a crisis, and to work with the individuals to create plans and strategies for managing their mental health and wellbeing and preventing future crisis. The service is focussed on supporting episodes of emotional distress; it is not designed to be ongoing support intervention. However, it is recognised that there will be a cohort of service users who may access the service a number of times; seeking ongoing support and input. The service would be expected to work these individuals to transition them to more suitable universal support and services. The contract duration will be for 2 years from 1st April 2020, with an optional extension of any number of period(s) up to a further 1 year at the discretion of the Commissioner. The Commissioner has an annual budget of up to PS217,000 per annum, with an additional PS80,000 to be ring-fenced for implementation only, full details of which are provided in the procurement documentation. 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. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590991fa-28c9-4abc-b096-39831f20ff47 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £731,000 |
| 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 WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 3NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2019 at 08:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590991fa-28c9-4abc-b096-39831f20ff47
- 28 Jun 2019 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590991fa-28c9-4abc-b096-39831f20ff47
- 15 Feb 2019 at 13:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4177f2-c9b3-4811-8a2d-bcea1ec7a256
- 15 Feb 2019 at 12:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4177f2-c9b3-4811-8a2d-bcea1ec7a256

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/590991fa-28c9-4abc-b096-39831f20ff47
  1st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad4177f2-c9b3-4811-8a2d-bcea1ec7a256
  15th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/876e5a89-f6dc-47a0-af1c-f23038e45c31
  Market Sounding Questionnaire
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c2d5d26-a01e-4523-891a-960a945a1a43
  Draft Specification
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
  Portal

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