--- title: "Friends In Need & RBWM Support and Recovery Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-10-09" --- # Friends In Need & RBWM Support and Recovery Service Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebbae284-5354-41df-85a9-f2ce14d5e4b6.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Friends In Need & RBWM Support and Recovery Service" is initiated by the NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of the East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (EBCCG). This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 9th November 2020. The estimated contract value is £230,500 per annum for a term of two years, starting from 1st April 2021. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mental health services and community support. Businesses that can offer innovative peer support networks, activities for individuals facing isolation and loneliness, and targeted programmes for young adults aged 17-25 will find potential for growth through this contract. The focus on a community-driven approach and collaboration with mental health services presents avenues for providers to enhance their service offerings in the region. ## Notice East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group ("EBCCG") are seeking expressions of interest from potential providers of a Friends in Need and Support and Recovery Service across the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The Friends in Need service is a quality driven and accessible peer led community for anyone affected by mental health challenges. The programme is designed to support people affected by isolation and loneliness which often accompanies people suffering from depression and mental health problems. These people are brought together to build their own sustainable peer support networks within their local area and online. The overall aim of the service is to reduce loneliness and isolation through increased resilience, greater self-care, reduced anxiety and crisis prevention through peer support, groups and activities. As well as supporting CMHT clients, social care clients with diagnosed/undiagnosed EUPD and Mental Health Integrated Community Service (MHICS) clients' recovery using Recovery Star methodology. The ambition is for the Friends in Need service to establish close links with both the Wellbeing and MHICS team to develop more activities and peer support networks in line with the needs of each cohort as well as carry on supporting the existing remit of anyone that is lonely, isolated or has mild/moderate anxiety and/or depression. There is also a need for a younger Friends in Need group supporting ages 17-25 after feedback that often young adults have different needs and peer support requirements than working age adults. This will also further support the MHICS service where there will be a focus on supporting younger adults. The successful provider would be responsible for developing a new support time and recovery service for the Royal Borough of Maidenhead and Windsor specifically based on the Mental Health Recovery Star to support clients from CMHT, Adult Social Care (diagnosed and undiagnosed emotionally unstable personality disorder) and MHICS working in partnership with each of these services to develop a robust referral pathway. The contract value is estimated at PS230,500 per annum, with a contract term of 2 years with the service commencing on 1st April 2021. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b04b9a-072a-4ffe-bd48-401eab2ddca0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £461,000 | | 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 | WINDSOR | | Post town | Slough | | Postcode | SL4 3DP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East | | Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead | | Electoral ward | Old Windsor | | Westminster constituency | Windsor | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2020 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b04b9a-072a-4ffe-bd48-401eab2ddca0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64b04b9a-072a-4ffe-bd48-401eab2ddca0 9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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