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title: "Provision of an Early Support Mental Hub"
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published: "2022-09-06"
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# Provision of an Early Support Mental Hub

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032c6a

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board, has completed the tender process for the provision of an Early Support Mental Hub. The procurement falls under the services category of community health services. The aim is to establish an early support mental health hub to provide accessible mental health support to children and young people in the Cardiff and Vale region. The contract value is £2 million with an anticipated total value of £2.5 million, allowing for potential additional funding.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in mental health services and support. Providers will collaborate with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to develop the early support mental health hub. The contract involves catering to between 500-1500 individuals annually facing various mental health challenges. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing an opportunity for interested businesses to compete based on both qualitative and financial criteria. The High Court is overseeing the review process to ensure transparency and compliance with procurement rules.

## Notice

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who sought to establish a contract for the provision of an Early Support Mental Hub

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Providers were invited to bid to develop and implement an early support mental health hub model of service alongside Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB). The development of local, easy to access early support mental health hubs has proven to be an effective way of providing children and young people with support when they need it. This is backed up by young people in the region telling us that they would benefit from such a resource. The early support mental health hub will be one part of the regional provision for children and young people's mental health. The service will need to link into other provision delivered by other partners, including C&V UHB, local authorities and the third sector, to provide children and young people with the best possible experience. The purpose of the early mental health support hub will be to provide mental health support to any children and young people when a problem/s first arises for them. This will be available to all children and young people in the region, including those who are waiting to access or already accessing specialist support. The development of an early support mental health hub aims to achieve: - Easy and open access to a range of support - Better outcomes for people with acute mental health issues - Increased satisfaction from those who access services - Reduction in admissions to A&E and crisis teams - Provide an easy to access service by providing check ins for those who have previously accessed specialist support - System wide efficiencies The successful provider or consortia of providers will work with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to develop an early support mental health hub for all children and young people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. The aim will be to support between 500 - 1500 people a year on a drop in basis who are facing challenges with their mental health ranging from a one off 'bad day' to those who are already accessing specialist support but require space and someone to talk to between appointments. Further details can be obtained in the tender documents on the e-tenderwales portal.

Options: This notice has a value of 2.5m GBP with the contract value anticipated to be 2m GBP. Additional value has been included should further funding become available to provided an increase in activity for these services within the scope and contract duration.

Renewal: The 60 months above include an extension option of up to twenty four months at the sole discretion of the Health Board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024888-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLATFFORM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024888-2022
- 12 Apr 2022 at 07:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009677-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- http://www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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