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title: "Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (NHS GP, C&SR, WL CCGs)"
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# Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (NHS GP, C&SR, WL CCGs)

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c08437-4e37-476a-9145-b2a850f2b873

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## Summary

The Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit is leading a procurement process for the title "Mental Health Support Teams in Schools" on behalf of NHS Greater Preston CCG, NHS Chorley & South Ribble CCG, and NHS West Lancashire CCG. This project falls under the health and social work services industry category, specifically focusing on the implementation of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in Central and West Lancashire. The tender period concluded on 1st October 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2022 and lasting until 31st December 2024. The total contract value is approximately £4,497,644, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those that can effectively deliver evidence-based interventions and support within educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with proven experience in mental health provision in schools and colleges. Winning this contract would not only enhance service delivery in schools but also allow businesses to expand their reach and impact in the education sector across the region.

## Notice

NHS Midlands & Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is working on behalf of NHS Greater Preston CCG, NHS Chorely & South Ribble CCG, & NHS West Lancashire CCG. This invitation to tender was for the implementation of three MHSTs in Central Lancashire (Lot 1); one MHST in West Lancashire (Lot 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef99777-375f-4439-924f-08115abac7f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,759,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,989,361 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR26 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | South Ribble |
| Electoral ward | Farington West |
| Westminster constituency | South Ribble |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMPASS - SERVICES TO TACKLE PROBLEM DRUG USE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef99777-375f-4439-924f-08115abac7f6
- 6 Sep 2021 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d680f-57bd-4452-9bb0-e02731f5a38f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ef99777-375f-4439-924f-08115abac7f6
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d680f-57bd-4452-9bb0-e02731f5a38f
  6th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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