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title: "BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f42"
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buyer: "NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f42

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## Summary

The procurement process led by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has resulted in the awarding of a contract titled "BNSSG ICB- Second Step - Safe Haven". This contract, classified under the health services industry category, covers the delivery of mental health crisis support services. The procurement, executed as a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), saw a formal contract award on 26th June 2026, for a total contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, valued at £2,928,143. The services will be provided across regions UKK11 and UKK12 within the United Kingdom. The contract process, operated without prior call for competition, reflects a careful selection aligned with PSR and involved no conflicts in decision-making, affirming a strategic acquisition of essential health services.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in providing health services, particularly those focused on innovative, value-oriented, and socially impactful solutions. Businesses specialising in mental health support services, which can offer quality, integration, and collaboration, stand to benefit substantially from participating. By offering immediate support services, these organisations can play a pivotal role in addressing health inequalities and improving community health access. The contract's focus on sustainable collaboration and social value underscores the potential for growth and long-term engagement for small and medium enterprises skilled in health service provision.

## Notice

The Safe Haven offers a safe, calm and welcoming space for people aged 16+ experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis. It provides immediate support to help individuals de escalate, develop short term safety plans, and access further help if needed. The service is accessible through self referral or via professionals, and offers in person, phone or virtual support in a relaxed, non clinical environment.

### 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. The Safe Haven offers a safe, calm and welcoming space for people aged 16+ experiencing emotional distress or mental health crisis. It provides immediate support to help individuals de escalate, develop short term safety plans, and access further help if needed. The service is accessible through self referral or via professionals, and offers in person, phone or virtual support in a relaxed, non clinical environment. NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 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/060671-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 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 | £2,928,143 |

## 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, TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SECOND STEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060671-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018315-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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