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title: "Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including Neurodevelopmental Assessments for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB - Market Engagement"
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buyer: "NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including Neurodevelopmental Assessments for NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB - Market Engagement

Buyer: NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049ad5

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## Summary

NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board (STW ICB) is currently in the planning stage for a potential procurement process concerning Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) including Neurodevelopmental Assessments. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance mental health services within the geographical boundaries of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. This market engagement exercise is aimed at gauging the level of interest among suitably qualified and experienced service providers. Key dates include the closing date for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) at 12:00 noon on Thursday, 26th September 2024, and the Market Engagement Event scheduled for 30th September 2024 from 13:00 to 14:30 via Microsoft Teams. The initiative is classified under the Health services category, with an estimated contract value of £84,000,000 and a potential start date of 1st April 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mental health services to expand their market reach and contribute to a significant health transformation project. The suitable providers will need to offer comprehensive mental health services that include single point access, 24/7 crisis and home treatment, eating disorder care, and mental health support in schools. Additionally, a strong capability in managing neurodevelopmental assessments and reducing waiting lists will be crucial. This initiative is highly relevant for organisations with a proven track record in mental healthcare and those interested in playing an integral role in the mental health collaborative efforts within the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin area. Successful involvement can lead to future contract opportunities, fostering long-term business growth in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

This is an advertisement for market testing only to gauge market interest which will influence future commissioning and procurement direction. This advertisement is issued under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) of the Healthcare Services Regulations 2023. STW ICB has not decided at this point which PSR process best applies. STW ICB is not bound to comply with responses to this market testing and is also not bound to follow up with any procurement process.

STW ICB is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from potential providers that are suitably qualified and experienced in delivering a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. 

Any Provider wishing to express an interest in delivering CAMHS in the STW area should register their interest and confirm attendance at the Market Engagement Event scheduled for 30th September 2024 13:00 -14:30pm, which can be found on the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 26th September 2024. A Microsoft Teams Invite for the Market Engagement Event shall be provided on Friday 27th September 2024.

Not attending this event will not prevent future Providers from participating in any future procurement process. Any future procurement process will advertise the information shared and questions and answers addressed at the Market Engagement event to ensure complete transparency.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an advertisement for market testing only to gauge market interest which will influence future commissioning and procurement direction. 

The STW system are exploring the re-procurement of CAMHS locally. The provider of CAMHS will play a key role working with patients, clinicians, and other partners, to implement the mental health transformation across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. The provider will be an integral part of the overall programme governance structure working with the mental health collaborative for the delivery of the CYP Mental Health targets and indicators. 

The provider will need a comprehensive mental health offer that will include: 
* Single point of access
* 24/7 crisis and home treatment 
* Eating disorders including ARFID 
* Mental health support in Schools 
* Meeting access targets 
* Reducing waiting lists 

The service will also offer a neurodevelopmental (ND) assessment and diagnosis for children and young people, offering the following: 
* Triage for assessment 
* Management of a waiting list offering choice
* Provide a waiting well initiative
* Ability to provide around 1,500 assessments per year 

It is anticipated that any future contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for up to a further 24-month period with an estimated value of PS84,000,000 (including extensions) including VAT. This would be a Block Contract. NHS Standard Contract Terms and Conditions will apply. The anticipated Contract go-live date is 01st April 2025.

STW ICB is seeking Expressions of Interest (EoIs) from potential providers that are suitably qualified and experienced in delivering CAMHS. 

This market engagement exercise shall enable STW ICB to ascertain the current state of the provider market which will influence future commissioning and procurement direction.

Any Provider wishing to express an interest in delivering CAMHS in the STW area should register their interest and confirm attendance at the Market Engagement Event scheduled for Monday 30th September 2024 13:00 -14:30pm, which can be found on the Atamis Health Family eCommercial System at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome, no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 26th September 2024. 

STW ICB is only seeking expressions of interest from providers who are genuinely attracted to this potential opportunity and capable of providing the service. Please only express an interest if you have the relevant authority to do so on behalf of your organisation.

Please note those organisations that have expressed an interest will still be required to register separately for any future procurement and should not rely on their response to this EoI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029427-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHROPSHIRE, TELFORD AND WREKIN INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF1 1LX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Haygate & Park |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 13:23 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029427-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/

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