--- title: "Procurement for the Provision of Mental Health Safe Haven in Slough to Frimley CCG" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS FRIMLEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2021-10-15" --- # Procurement for the Provision of Mental Health Safe Haven in Slough to Frimley CCG Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec63.json) ## Summary The NHS Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group is conducting an open tender for the provision of a Mental Health Safe Haven located in Slough, intended to support the community of East Berkshire. The procurement process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 19 November 2021. This initiative falls within the healthcare services category, specifically addressing mental health, and operates under the Light Touch Regime as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at approximately £128,651 per annum for the first year, with the service expected to commence on 2 May 2022 and run for a total of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in mental health support, community care, or crisis management. Companies that can provide a safe, non-medical environment and collaborate effectively with various partners in healthcare, such as GP practices and community organisations, would be well-suited to participate. By engaging in this tender, organisations can contribute to enhancing mental health resources in the region while growing their portfolio in public sector contracts. ## Notice Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to commission a Mental Health Safe-Haven in Slough for its East Berkshire locality. The main aim of this service will be to offer a safe trusted space in a community setting for those in mental health crisis to alleviate emotional and psychological distress. This will provide a more suitable alternative to the hospital emergency department and reduce the use of other emergency services who support people in crisis. A key principle is to provide easy same day access. The safe haven model model is a partnership team approach comprising of voluntary sector staff, and mental health practitioners. The Safe-Haven will be a comfortable, non-medical environment, which encourages recovery, informal buddying and creating a social and support network. It will work in conjunction with G.P.s, social prescribers, community connectors, Police and Ambulance Service and other organisations. This will be based in Slough although open to all residents of East Berkshire and operate outside normal working hours. This Safe-Haven service is for adults 18 years and over. When needed, a mental health assessment provided by a qualified mental health practitioner will be made available to support those who require intensive therapeutic intervention or facilitated referral onto more intensive support pathways such as CRHTT. This will be the first Safe-Haven operating in East Berkshire. The contract value is estimated PS128,651 per annum in the first year and in the second and subsequent years PS159,619 per annum. The total budget includes a fund of up to PS21,000 available for accelerated outcome funding. The contract term will be 3 years plus up to 2-year optional extension, with the service commencing on 2nd May 2022. The tender documentation provides further details of the service envisaged. The CCG invites organisations who are interested in providing this service to tender via the portal described later in this notice. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Frimley Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking to commission a Mental Health Safe-Haven in Slough for its East Berkshire locality. The main aim of this service will be to offer a safe trusted space in a community setting for those in mental health crisis to alleviate emotional and psychological distress. This will provide a more suitable alternative to the hospital emergency department and reduce the use of other emergency services who support people in crisis. A key principle is to provide easy same day access. The crisis cafe model is a partnership team approach comprising of voluntary sector staff, and mental health practitioners. The Safe-Haven will be a comfortable, non-medical environment, which encourages recovery, informal buddying and creating a social and support network. It will work in conjunction with G.P.s, social prescribers, community connectors, Police and Ambulance Service and other organisations. This will be based in Slough although open to all residents of East Berkshire and operate outside normal working hours. When needed, a mental health assessment provided by a qualified mental health practitioner will be made available to support those who require intensive therapeutic intervention or facilitated referral onto more intensive support pathways such as CRHTT. This will be the first Safe-Haven operating in East Berkshire. The contract value is estimated PS128,651 per annum in the first year and in the second and subsequent years PS159,619 per annum. The budget includes a fund of up to PS21,000 available for accelerated outcome funding. The contract term will be 3 years plus up to 2-year optional extension, with the service commencing on 2nd May 2022. The tender documentation provides further details of the service envisaged. The CCG invites organisations who are interested in providing this service to tender via the portal described later in this notice. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: 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). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025846-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £788,126 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS FRIMLEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | ALDERSHOT | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU11 1AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire | | Local authority | Rushmoor | | Electoral ward | Wellington | | Westminster constituency | Aldershot | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2021 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025846-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.frimleyccg.nhs.uk - 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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