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title: "BCH22-034 Learning Disabilities Autism Emergency Response Team"
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# BCH22-034 Learning Disabilities Autism Emergency Response Team

Buyer: BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca06b2e0-fc98-433a-964d-e86c22c94f1f

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## Summary

The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Emergency Response Team to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism in the West Midlands area. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 5th January 2023. The contract period is set to start on 3rd April 2023 and end on 2nd April 2024. The procurement method specified is Other - LTR Light Touch Regime. The total contract value is £605,280 in GBP, making this opportunity suitable for small and medium enterprises.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the health services industry to provide valuable support to vulnerable individuals in the community. Companies offering crisis intervention services, mental health support, and community care are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust aims to prevent hospital admissions and promote well-being by collaborating with various stakeholders, including schools and care providers, to ensure individuals with complex needs receive the necessary care in community settings.

## Notice

Black Country Healthcare trust are looking for a Emergency response team. The aim of the Learning Disabilities and Autism Emergency Response Team (LDA ERT) is to support existing BCHFT community health services, local authority services and the wider system by: - Preventing/reducing harm and behaviours described as challenging, - Support for crisis interventions, placement breakdown and mental health deterioration, - Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to promote and maintain an individuals' mental health and well-being - Where possible, avoiding hospital admission by supporting people with complex needs to remain in community settings. Working with the person in their own residence, preventing the need for the use of restrictive practices, inpatient services and out-of-area/residential placements. This will include at a local level all relevant services, including schools and care/support providers. - Support for people to transition back out of hospital into community settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34509205-d522-4447-a4e4-b3c10b0ec404 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - LTR Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £605,280 |
| 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 | BLACK COUNTRY HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY2 8PS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. Thomas's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34509205-d522-4447-a4e4-b3c10b0ec404

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34509205-d522-4447-a4e4-b3c10b0ec404
  28th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/
  Further information and tender access via the following link:

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