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title: "Evidence-based mental health and wellbeing service targeted at the farming and fishing communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04381f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-02-08"
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# Evidence-based mental health and wellbeing service targeted at the farming and fishing communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04381f

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## Summary

The NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board awarded a contract for an evidence-based mental health and wellbeing service targeted at the farming and fishing communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement process was completed, and Fairwinds Ltd was awarded the contract under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The service aims to address suicide prevention among middle to older men in these communities through CBT and solution-focused therapy.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the mental health service sector, particularly those with expertise in evidence-based therapy and supporting vulnerable populations. Given the focus on farming and fishing communities, companies with experience in mental health services tailored to these specific demographics would be well-suited to compete. The contract value is £300,000 in GBP, and the procurement was conducted by the NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, which acts as the buyer in this case.

## Notice

Evidence-based mental health and wellbeing service targeted at the farming and fishing communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

### Procurement Information

This contract is awarded under PSR 2023 Direct Award A as Fairwinds is the only provider capable of delivering CBT based therapy to fishing and farming communities. This service is an integral element of suicide prevention in the county. This contract is a mental health and wellbeing service targeted at the farming and fishing communities in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It delivers evidence based mental health support via 1-1 sessions using a robust evidenced based assessment, risk assessment, safety planning and treatment using CBT and solution focussed therapy techniques. Offering an intervention to a harder to reach population of middle to older men, who statistically are at a high risk of suicide.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004141-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BODMIN |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2024 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004141-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/48712

## Provenance

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