--- title: "NHS Sheffield CCG : Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CCG" published: "2022-03-31" --- # NHS Sheffield CCG : Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service Buyer: SHEFFIELD CCG Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0328b0.json) ## Summary The Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group (NHS Sheffield CCG) has initiated a tender process for the "Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service". This public procurement falls under the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions open until 3rd May 2022. The contract period is set for two years, with potential for an extension of up to four years, encompassing an estimated budget between £250,000 to £300,000 annually and will require services to be provided in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the mental health and community service sectors, particularly those equipped to provide mental health support and crisis intervention. Companies offering innovative solutions for crisis management, therapeutic environments, and user-friendly access to mental health services are especially well-suited to compete in this process. As the tender aims to improve community mental health outcomes and reduce reliance on emergency services, there is potential for service providers to contribute meaningfully while growing their market presence in the health sector. ## Notice Evidence shows that when crisis cafes work efficiently, they reduce patient distress as well as A&E attendance and inpatient stays. The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) identifies the development of mental health community services as a key priority acknowledging that "...crisis cafes provide a more suitable alternative to A&E for many people experiencing mental health crisis ..." ### Lot Information Lot 1 Local defined outcomes Reduction in the number of people attending A&E in a mental health crisis, including repeat attendance and Walk In Centre mental health presentations Reduction in the number of admissions to a mental health acute in-patient bed due to de-escalation and improved management of the crisis Reduction in the use of Section 136 by the Police due to a safe and supportive place being available that people with an impending crisis or distress can be taken to. Reduction in emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Reduction in overall number of people presenting to local Emergency Departments in mental health crisis Reduction in referrals to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Reduction in subsequent use of emergency services by those accessing the cafe Improved user experience of access, response and intervention from services when in crisis Increase in people better able to self- manage their mental health and avoid further incidence of crisis Support for carers in or supporting people through a mental health crisis Provide a therapeutic alternative environment to support individuals The available budget is in the range of PS250,000 to PS300,000 per annum. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. The Contract will be for a term of 2 years with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of the Contract is consequently 4 years To access the tender please register as a Supplier on the shared system. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you find you do need advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2022 | | 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 | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CCG | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S9 4EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Darnall | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East | | Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008725-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://health.atamis.co.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/ - https://www.sheffieldccg.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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