--- title: "NHS South Yorkshire ICB : Safe Space Learning Disability/ Autism Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041e03" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041e03" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e03.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e03.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB" published: "2023-11-30" --- # NHS South Yorkshire ICB : Safe Space Learning Disability/ Autism Service Buyer: NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e03 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-041e03) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-041e03.json) ## Summary The NHS South Yorkshire ICB has issued a tender for the provision of the Safe Space Learning Disability/Autism Service. The tender falls under the services category and aims to reduce reliance on inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The contract, with a total value of £3,203,200, will last initially for two years with a possible extension to four years. Interested parties can participate through Atamis e-sourcing portal, with the tender period closing on 5th January 2024. This tender by the NHS South Yorkshire ICB presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to provide crisis intervention accommodation and support for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Companies capable of offering safe spaces, crisis de-escalation, and community-based mental health support would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process is open, facilitating a competitive environment for businesses to showcase their expertise in delivering community-centered care solutions. ## Notice The main objective of the Service is to reduce reliance on inpatient care for people who have a learning disability and/or autism, to contribute to the national aim that by March 2024 no more than 30 adults per million will require an inpatient setting at any one time. The Service will support delivery of this objective by: * improving the quality of care for the individuals who will be supported in the right place by appropriately skilled and experienced staff in the least restrictive environment; and * improving the quality of life for individuals by ensuring that they remain in their own communities close to their families. The available budget is PS800,800 per annum. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. The Contract will be for a term of two years with the opportunity to extend for a further two years subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently four years. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service will offer crisis intervention accommodation and support within the Crisis Support Pathway for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. It supports admission avoidance by providing up to 12 weeks of supervision and support in a self-contained, risk-reduced environment for those not requiring acute hospital admission. The Service aims to: * provide a 24/7 safe space for a maximum of four Service Users facing mental, emotional, or behavioural crises, where enhanced community support hasn't been effective working in a trauma informed way; * offer enhanced support to stabilise and de-escalate the crisis and reassess needs rapidly; * help individuals find sustainable solutions to avoid mental health detainment and hospital admission; * promote independence, self-care, and social routines in the community (e.g., education, employment, leisure); * facilitate ongoing support from family/Carers and community health providers during their stay; and * support a return to home within a short period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035352-2023 | | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,203,200 | | Lots value | £3,203,200 | | 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 SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S9 4EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Darnall | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East | | Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2023 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035352-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/london/ - https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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