--- title: "HPFT - Crisis House" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2023-03-09" --- # HPFT - Crisis House Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b11c.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to commission a new service known as HPFT - Crisis House, within the outpatient care services category. This service aims to support people experiencing mental health crises by providing a safe therapeutic environment as an alternative to hospital admission. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract value of £2,334,500 for a duration of 5 years. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of April 11, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering mental health services to compete for the provision of the Crisis House service. Businesses offering services to support mental health crisis management, therapeutic care, and community-based recovery are well-suited to participate. The opportunity, initiated by the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, aims to improve mental wellbeing outcomes and reduce inpatient admissions, creating a significant scope for business growth in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT, the Trust) is looking to commission a new service that will promote and embed support for people experiencing a mental health crisis to recover and remain living in the community. The crisis house will serve as an alternative to admission into hospital for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It will offer a safe therapeutic environment for a crisis to be managed. The crisis house will be part of a crisis/admission alternatives pathway including Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Teams and Host Families, alongside VCSFE provision from our local partners including a Crisis Cafe. Bidders will be required to demonstrate previous experience of delivering mental health services for people in a crisis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The crisis house will serve as an alternative to admission into hospital for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It will offer a safe therapeutic environment for a crisis to be managed. The service will contribute to delivery of the following long-term outcomes: * Fewer adults in Hertfordshire are admitted into inpatient services for mental health crises * More adults in Hertfordshire with long-term mental illness have an improved healthy life expectancy * More adults in Hertfordshire have improved mental wellbeing * More adults in Hertfordshire with long-term mental illness are able to self-manage their conditions * Reduced rates of suicide in Hertfordshire The service will deliver the following short-medium term outcomes: * People in Hertfordshire who are experiencing a mental health crisis are supported to recover and remain living in the community * People will feel safe and supported in an alternative to an inpatient ward or their home * Fewer adults in Hertfordshire are admitted to an out of area placement. Bids will be accepted for a Crisis House with 5 - 7 beds and the financial envelope reflects this flexibility. The maximum financial envelope per bed for the contract is PS66,700 p/annum. As such the contract value for 5 years is between PS1,667,500 - PS2,334,500 (depending on the number of beds). It is essential that bidders have previous experience of delivering mental health services for people in a crisis and can demonstrate the benefits to service users, carers and the local health care system. Renewal: Contract may be extended for a further +1 +1 Years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006971-2023 | | 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 | 9 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,334,500 | | Lots value | £2,334,500 | | 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | HATFIELD | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 8YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield East | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85112200 - Outpatient care services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2023 at 17:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006971-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/ - https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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