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title: "BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f44"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f44

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BNSSG ICB - Second Step - Sanctuary" has been managed by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, currently in collaboration with Gloucestershire ICB. This contract, valued at £840,222, was awarded following a direct award process under the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023. The awarded contract is to provide out-of-hours mental health services at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, across Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. It covers the period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 without extension options. The service operates Thursday to Monday, with crucial support options including face-to-face sessions and activities, focusing on individuals aged 16 and over experiencing emotional distress. The formal contract award was concluded on 26th June 2026 after a standstill period with no representations to the award.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health care and support. The contract's focus on providing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable services, with an emphasis on improving access and reducing health inequalities, suggests that businesses experienced in developing social value in healthcare settings will be particularly well-suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing service integration and collaboration will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. While the procurement used a limited process through a direct award, understanding the evolving needs and priorities of the NHS in this area could provide strategic advantages for future opportunities.

## Notice

The Sanctuary is an out-of-hours mental health service based at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, providing a safe and supportive space for people aged 16 and over experiencing serious emotional distress; it operates Thursday to Monday from 5pm to midnight and offers face-to-face support from 6pm, giving individuals the opportunity for 1:1 sessions, quiet space, activities, and light refreshments, with staff also able to signpost to other services and attend professional meetings when invited; service users can receive three pre-booked preventative support sessions, and the service supports people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

### 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 Sanctuary is an out-of-hours mental health service based at Gloucester House, Southmead Hospital, providing a safe and supportive space for people aged 16 and over experiencing serious emotional distress; it operates Thursday to Monday from 5pm to midnight and offers face-to-face support from 6pm, giving individuals the opportunity for 1:1 sessions, quiet space, activities, and light refreshments, with staff also able to signpost to other services and attend professional meetings when invited; service users can receive three pre-booked preventative support sessions, and the service supports people across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire 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/060672-2026 |
| 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 | £840,222 |

## 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 | 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 10:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060672-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018318-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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