--- title: "Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - BaNES Crisis Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2022-02-22" --- # Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group - BaNES Crisis Accommodation Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc074f56-78f9-4429-a9f4-65e94fdd7ec1.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) is currently engaged in a tender process for the provision of four crisis beds as part of a 24-hour support and accommodation service aimed at individuals facing mental health crises. The procurement falls within the healthcare sector, specifically under the classification of health and social work services. The tender is being managed by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, and interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 10 March 2022. The contract is scheduled to commence on 16 May 2022, with a maximum potential value of £1,000,000 over five years, assuming all extensions are exercised. The service's operational requirements include being located in a densely populated area with excellent public transport links. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on mental health support services, particularly those capable of providing community-based accommodation and care. Organisations such as social care providers, mental health service specialists, and community support groups would be well-matched to respond to this tender, especially those familiar with the operational demands of a 24/7 service. Businesses that can demonstrate experience in recovery-focused, non-clinical interventions for adults with mental health issues will find this opportunity aligns with their service offerings and user needs, essential for contributing positively to the regional healthcare landscape. ## Notice Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG) are seeking an organisation that can provide 4 crisis beds within a 24-hour support and accommodation service for individuals in mental health crisis. This service must be recovery-based, non-clinical, 24-hour, and in a community setting. The mental health pathway is reliant on step up / step down accommodation. This supports patient flow and reduces high cost spend on length of stay; and provides lower cost and effective admission avoidance provision. BSW CCG are of the view that this resource is an integral part of the crisis care pathway, achieving admission avoidance and expediting step-down from mental health inpatient and Acute. Step up / step down accommodation improves the quality of life through interventions provided at point of need - by remaining in a community setting, people maintain their daily living skills and have access to their social networks, whilst having time in a supportive environment with highly skilled staff. The service is for people with severe and enduring mental ill health. A formal diagnosis of mental health is not required to access this service. The service is for people who are the responsibility of BSW CCG as per national 'Who Pays?' Guidance (https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/who-pays.pdf). This service will accept referrals for individuals from across BSW. These services support individuals 18+ and is required to be operational 24 hours per day, 365(6) days of the year. The Service must hold relevant registrations. The accommodation and support must be in a supportive environment which helps people to meet their identified needs and goals and offers support to enable them to live successfully in their community. The facility must be located in a densely populated area of Bath & North East Somerset with good rail or bus links such as Bath, Keynsham or Midsomer Norton and close to local amenities. The Commissioner has a budget of PS200,000 per annum. The total contract value for the duration excluding extensions. Contract is PS600,000 total value excluding extensions. At the end of the initial contract term the Commissioners will have an extension option for any number of periods up to a maximum of a further 2 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of PS1,000,000 exclusive of VAT, over 5 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. BSW CCG are in the process of working through an agreed BSW model and specification to ensure a consistent approach across the ICS, and the successful provider of this service will support this process. The specification will not, however, be materially different to what we are procuring. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc06da6-0f9c-427f-a6ee-7404685fe167 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - PCR 2015 - Light Touch Regime | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | CHIPPENHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN15 1GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Chippenham Monkton | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 09:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc06da6-0f9c-427f-a6ee-7404685fe167 - 9 Feb 2022 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc06da6-0f9c-427f-a6ee-7404685fe167 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bc06da6-0f9c-427f-a6ee-7404685fe167 22nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home - https://www.bswccg.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/who-pays.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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