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title: "Mental Health Support Teams in Schools in Norfolk and Waveney"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0329e8"
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buyer: "NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2022-04-19"
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# Mental Health Support Teams in Schools in Norfolk and Waveney

Buyer: NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0329e8

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## Summary

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group is currently engaged in an active procurement process titled "Mental Health Support Teams in Schools in Norfolk and Waveney". This tender falls under the health services industry category, with a total value of £15,760,000. The procurement is underway as part of the planning to implement 10 Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) by 2024, with key deadlines including a submission deadline of 11th May 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2022 and spans a period of three years, with the option for a two-year extension. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the mental health services sector, particularly those with expertise in recruitment and employment of educational mental health practitioners. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive support services to schools, particularly in the training and oversight of mental health teams, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate strong financial standing and relevant technical capabilities as specified in the tender documents will enhance their chances of success in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group wish to expand upon the existing provision of mental health support teams in schools. In Norfolk and Waveney, funding has been awarded to implement 10 Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in school, which represents around 50% coverage for the schools and Children and Young People (CYP). Six teams have already been introduced (2 teams per year, starting from 2020) with a further 4 teams yet to begin (2 in January 2023, 2 in 2024). These teams work across the Norfolk and Waveney landscape.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Clinical Commissioning Group is looking for a single provider to provide Mental Health Support Teams in Schools. Commissioners are looking for a provider to commit to employing all ten teams (existing teams to move to a new provider in the course of 2023). Recruitment for Wave 8 MHSTs will be the priority. The provider must be prepared and ready to recruit Wave 8 MHST candidates in September 2022 for a January 2023 start of employment. This is due to the requirement of enrolling the Educational Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) to their training at the University of East Anglia. Plans for moving the Wave 2, 4 and 6 teams across must be identified and agreed with the CCG to within a reasonable timeline. Wave 10 MHST recruitment must take place in September 2023 for a January 2024 start. Each team with represent 8 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) core staff members equalling a total of 80 members of staff once the full ten teams are in place. The contract will commence 1st September 2022 and will be for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years at the discretion of the Commissioner. Additional information: To register your interest in this opportunity please visit: EU-Supply on the link below and access project 51069 - NW090 - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools for NHS Norfolk and Waveney CCGs. EU-Supply link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

Renewal: The contract will have an option to extend for a further 2 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010237-2022 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,760,000 |
| Lots value | £15,760,000 |
| 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 | NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR7 0WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Broadland |
| Electoral ward | Brundall |
| Westminster constituency | Broadland and Fakenham |
| Delivery location | TLH1 East Anglia |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2022 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010237-2022
- 4 Apr 2022 at 18:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009037-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
- https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
- https://www.norfolkandwaveneyccg.nhs.uk/

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