---
title: "Dorset Keyworker Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040ce3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2023-10-18"
---

# Dorset Keyworker Service

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040ce3

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has issued a tender for the "Dorset Keyworker Service" in the services category for providing support to children and young people in mental health crisis situations in Dorset. The contract value is £876,000. The tender deadline for submission is November 3, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic and written submission. The buying organisation is based in Dorchester, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in health services, particularly those experienced in mental health support for children and young people. Companies providing crisis prevention services, in-patient care reduction solutions, family support, and advocacy for individuals in crisis would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus is on supporting neurodiverse individuals and those with learning disabilities, ensuring access to necessary services and advocating for their needs within the health care system.

## Notice

Service providing support to children and young people who are either in or heading towards a mental health crisis in Dorset.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is for children and young people who are:
* Aged 0-25
* Registered with a Dorset GP 
* Autistic, or awaiting a diagnosis of autism, have a learning disability or both
AND
* Rated red or amber as being at risk of hospital admission on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR) OR
* An inpatient in mental health hospital
* A person in an acute hospital due to a mental health crisis

The service aims will be to:
* Prevent crisis, thus reducing demand on specialist services.
* Reduce avoidable in-patient care or use of other restrictive approaches and settings.
* Be a consistent point of contact for the individual and their family.
* Ensure reasonable adjustments are made by services to enable neurodiverse individuals and those with a learning disability to access the support they require.
* Provide signposting, information, and advice.
* Advocate for the individual and ensure their voice is heard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030699-2023 |
| 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 | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £876,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 09:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030699-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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