---
title: "BNSSG ICB -Changes Bristol mental health peer support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f13"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-06"
---

# BNSSG ICB -Changes Bristol mental health peer support

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f13

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## Summary

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) has awarded a contract titled "BNSSG ICB - Changes Bristol mental health peer support" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement, primarily focused on health services, falls within the services industry category and covers the Bristol region (UKK11). The procurement process, identified by contract ID C423563, resulted in a direct award to the existing provider, Changes Bristol Ltd, on 6th November 2025, with services scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The contract was awarded following a direct award process (Procedure C) and is valued at approximately £384,408, executed without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health services, specifically those focused on mental health peer support. SMEs involved in providing quality and innovative health solutions, aiming to enhance integration, collaboration, and service sustainability, are ideally positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. This procurement highlights the emphasis on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and delivering social value, offering an avenue for businesses committed to these principles to expand their services within the region. The limited procurement method and direct award process utilized indicate a preference for established providers; however, new entrants demonstrating assured quality and value can find growth opportunities in similar tenders from the BNSSG ICB.

## Notice

VCSE Mental Health peer support, 3x Bristol Locality Partnership elements and 1x BNSSG element.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an intention to award notice. Direct Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably. Description of the services to be provided: VCSE Mental Health peer support, 3x Bristol Locality Partnership elements and 1x BNSSG element. NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. Contract term: 3 years 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 Approximate lifetime value of the contract: PS376,761 This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027.

### 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 12th March 2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). 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/063129-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 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 | £376,761 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHANGES BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 10:12 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063129-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018246-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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