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title: "To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c318"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI

Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c318

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## Summary

The procurement process for this contract is managed by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, which aims to address the needs of people with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness (SMI) through partnerships with local voluntary sector organisations. The contract, titled "To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI," falls under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000). The services will be provided in the Halton & St Helens area within Merseyside (UKD7 region). The contract was awarded on 19th December 2024, with a commencement date set for 1st April 2025 through to 31st March 2028, with an option to extend for a further two years. The total contract value is £592,518. The procurement method used was a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, and a standstill period is applied as prescribed by regulations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local voluntary sector organisations that specialise in healthcare and social support services. Businesses well-suited for this tender include those with experience in supporting individuals with mental health issues, reducing loneliness and isolation, managing living costs, and providing carers' support. The contract offers substantial value and a duration that enables long-term planning and service development, fostering sustainable business growth. This procurement method favours established providers who have demonstrated capability and competence, ensuring continuity and quality in delivering critical support services.

## Notice

To put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers in Halton & St Helens

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MCFT intends to contract with Halton & St Helens VCA, St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DB to put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers. MCFT is currently in contract with Halton & St Helens. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2025 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Mental Health Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy.

Options: 2 year extension

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 18 December 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006221-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 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 | £592,518 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HALTON & ST HELENS VCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006221-2025
- 6 Dec 2024 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039459-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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