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title: "NHS SY ICB - Rotherham Place - Safe Space Service- 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043c91"
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# NHS SY ICB - Rotherham Place - Safe Space Service- 2024

Buyer: NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043c91

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## Summary

The National Health Service (NHS) South Yorkshire ICB has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of a Safe Space Service in Rotherham. The contract, valued at £1,082,013.00 GBP, aims to offer peer-led practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing mental health crises or severe emotional distress. The procurement process was open, with key dates including the contract signing on 29th April 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the counselling services industry to engage with NHS contracts and contribute to mental health support services. Companies providing guidance and counselling services, especially those focused on promoting emotional well-being and crisis de-escalation, are well-suited to compete. By participating in such tenders, businesses can demonstrate their commitment to social responsibility and contribute to the improvement of mental health services in the community.

## Notice

Overarching Aim:
To provide peer-led practical and emotional support in a safe, calming, and non-medical environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or severe emotional distress.
Outcomes:
1. People accessing the Service report that the physical environment is calm and relaxed and that they feel less isolated and have developed connections/friendships.

2. People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation.

3. The Service is flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual needs of the person in terms of their circumstances i.e. strengths, level of risk, culture, ethnicity, language, age and disability.

4. The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.

5. Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.

6. A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.

7. People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.

Objectives
1. Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.

2. Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk.

3. Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities - including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.

4. Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.

5. Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.

6. Build a workforce of volunteer and paid peer support workers (experts by experience) who are supported through the provision of weekly supervision / daily peer facilitation support/buddy arrangements and continued professional development.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Overarching Aim:
To provide peer-led practical and emotional support in a safe, calming, and non-medical environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or severe emotional distress.
Outcomes:
1. People accessing the Service report that the physical environment is calm and relaxed and that they feel less isolated and have developed connections/friendships.

2. People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation.

3. The Service is flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual needs of the person in terms of their circumstances i.e. strengths, level of risk, culture, ethnicity, language, age and disability.

4. The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.

5. Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.

6. A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.

7. People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.

Objectives
1. Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.

2. Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk.

3. Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities - including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.

4. Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.

5. Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.

6. Build a workforce of volunteer and paid peer support workers (experts by experience) who are supported through the provision of weekly supervision / daily peer facilitation support/buddy arrangements and continued professional development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016486-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,085,000 |
| Lots value | £1,085,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,082,013 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 24 May 2024 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016486-2024
- 23 Feb 2024 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005991-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk//
- https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk

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