--- title: "Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05077c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05077c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-05-07" --- # Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05077c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05077c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05077c.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board is centred on the provision of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Berkshire West. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within health services, and is governed by the HealthCare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028, with an option to extend until 31st July 2030. The total contract value is £14,125,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method was limited, forgoing a prior call for competition, reflecting the directive's outside scope. The standstill period ends on 9th May 2025, suggesting that the award is likely to be imminent. This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive mental health services and collaboration within the healthcare sector. The procurement is relevant for businesses within the health services industry, offering a substantial contract and the prospect of a long-term partnership with the NHS. The award criteria emphasise quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, reducing health inequalities, and social value, indicating that businesses focusing on innovative healthcare solutions and social responsibility may have a competitive edge. Large healthcare providers, like the leading candidate Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. ## Notice This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Services (MHST) to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The reference of the Contract Notice published previously is: 2024/S 000-040764 The contract period is 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 30th June 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS14,125,000 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). VAT is of 0 value for this service. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the HealthCare 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 09th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Services (MHST) to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The reference of the Contract Notice published previously is: 2024/S 000-040764 The contract period is 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 30th June 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS14,125,000 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). The award criteria and weightings for this procurement was: Quality and Innovation: 45% Value: 10% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% Improving access. Reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 15% Social Value: 10% The highest scoring provider is Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the HealthCare 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 09th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years ### Procurement Information The reference of the Contract Notice published previously is: 2024/S 000-040764 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019439-2025 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £14,125,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | AMERSHAM | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | HP7 OJD | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 7 May 2025 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019439-2025 - 25 Apr 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016970-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/managing-conflicts-of-interest-in-the-nhs/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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