--- title: "Mental Health Community Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-12" --- # Mental Health Community Support Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd05ca5c-8b0e-4620-90c4-f838363ced40.json) ## Summary The Bath and North East Somerset Council has issued a tender for the provision of community services aimed at improving the physical and mental health of individuals with functional mental health needs and/or autism. The contract value is £400,000, and the procurement method is an Open procedure. The tender deadline is 9th November 2023, with a contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. This opportunity falls under the Health and social work services category and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender by the Bath and North East Somerset Council presents an opportunity for businesses to provide essential community services for individuals with mental health needs and autism, supporting them to live independently and engage with their communities. Companies in the health and social work services sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on improving the quality of life and social integration of vulnerable individuals in the region. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a single provider contract for the provision of community services for people with functional mental health needs and/or Autism. The Council is managing this procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. The services are considered to be Light Touch Services and this process will apply the flexibilities afforded under the Public Contracts Regulations. The process is a one stage process, like the Open procedure. The aim of the service is to improve the physical and mental health, emotional and social wellbeing, and quality of life for people who suffer with functional mental health needs and/or autism. It will support them to live independently in their own homes, engage with employment/education/training opportunities, and to engage with the local community. The overall objectives of the service will be: * for individuals with functional mental health needs and/or autism to be better able to manage their lives, be more resilient, and more engaged with their communities. * to support individuals to retain or engage with employment / education / training * to increase the proportion of people with functional and common mental health disorders who make a significant improvement or achieve recovery * for autistic people to receive mental health support that is appropriate for their needs as an autistic person. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9d7a3f-4dd5-4bac-b43f-754bc5e8b786 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA1 5AW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Kingsmead | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2023 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9d7a3f-4dd5-4bac-b43f-754bc5e8b786 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f9d7a3f-4dd5-4bac-b43f-754bc5e8b786 12th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=96ff8a2c-d768-ee11-8124-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.bathnes.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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