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title: "Provision of Gateway Community Navigators."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037c1c"
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buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Gateway Community Navigators.

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037c1c

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## Summary

The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a tender process for the Provision of Gateway Community Navigators in the services category within the industry of community health services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender title of "Provision of Gateway Community Navigators." The opportunity is located in Buckinghamshire, England. The deadline for the submission of tenders is November 22, 2022, and the deadline for the expression of interest is November 24, 2022.

This tender for Gateway Community Navigators offers opportunities for businesses providing community health services to support Adult Mental Health patients. Businesses that excel in offering guidance services and are adapted for mentally disabled individuals are well-suited to compete. The tender is conducted via electronic submission and written communication methods, with detailed selection criteria provided in the procurement documents. The estimated contract value for the service is £360,000 GBP with a duration of 24 months and possible extensions. The aim is to provide holistic support to the community and empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a transparent and competitive bidding process for interested businesses.

## Notice

Provision of Gateway Community Navigators to provide support to Adult Mental Health patients to navigate and engage with the voluntary community-based organisations within the local geography.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement for a 3rd party Provider to provide Community Navigator staff (at least 3 staff) to join the Bucks Adult Mental Health Gateway Service to support Adult Mental Health patients to navigate and engage with the voluntary community-based organisations to support their overall holistic wider needs. The role of Community Navigators within Buckinghamshire Adult Mental Health Gateway is to act as a conduit to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sectors, provide one-off short-term support, goal focused and targeted support to specific Service User cohort who have not met the threshold for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) / Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) specialist service. This is preventative and proactive intervention in meeting the needs of Service Users who would have fallen through the gaps. It is envisaged that the provision of an integrated Community Navigator service will provide holistic support, connecting people to local initiatives and services for practical and emotional support. The service aims to increase people's connection with others and their local community and empower them to take control of their own health and wellbeing. The aim of a Gateway Community Navigator provision is to meet the changing and growing needs of the community. To ensure people access the right support at the right time.

Renewal: The prime term is 24 months plus options to extend 12 Months then an option to extend 12 Months further year (24+12 +12). Estimated contract value is for the prime term plus extensions and is shown ex.VAT. The estimated contract value for the prime term only is PS180,000 ex.VAT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030370-2022 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 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 | £360,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2022 at 14:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030370-2022
- 25 Oct 2022 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030106-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml
- https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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