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title: "Mental Health Discharge Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000725342"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-03-31"
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# Mental Health Discharge Support Service

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000725342

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## Summary

The Glasgow City Council has issued a tender for the procurement of a Mental Health Discharge Support Service. The contract, valued at 300,000 GBP, is for a one-year period with a potential extension. The procurement method is an Open procedure with a tender deadline of May 3, 2023. This service will support adults with severe mental health problems being discharged from hospital in Glasgow. The tender invites bidders to provide services for successful and timely discharge, support for community living, and mental health management. Businesses in the healthcare and social services industry would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

The opportunity presented by the Mental Health Discharge Support Service tender from Glasgow City Council offers a chance for businesses in the health and social care sector to contribute to delivering crucial support services to individuals in need. The service aligns with strategic plans focusing on mental health outcomes and public health improvement in Glasgow. Bidders must adhere to specific criteria related to financial standing, experience in mental health support services, and regulatory compliance. Successful completion of the tender would allow businesses to not only address a significant societal need but also establish valuable partnerships with the local authority in Glasgow for potential service extensions and future collaborations.

## Notice

Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for short-term care and support service for adults, who are being discharged from hospital, following a period of assessment and treatment due to mental ill health. The contract is expected to run for one year, with the option for Glasgow City Council to extend by a further one year. This requirement is not divided into lots due to its size and value. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a single stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Budget is 150,000 GBP per annum- One year initial contract period with option for the Council to renew for a further one year period, subject to continued funding and service review to establish the success of service delivery and outcomes achieved. The Mental Health Discharge Support service will support Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) to respond effectively and improve outcomes for adults, with severe and enduring mental health problems, who are being discharged from hospital. This service will deliver outcomes for individuals in line with the Five-Year Strategy for Adult Mental Health services in Greater Glasgow and Clyde 2018-2023 and the priorities set out in the GCHSCP draft Strategic Plan 2023-2028. The draft HSCP Strategic Plan highlights the need to improve the overall health and wellbeing and prevent ill-health of the people of Glasgow. Prioritising prevention, early intervention and harm reduction models are they key drivers to achieve this aim. This service aligns with the Scottish Government's Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027, where the focus is on actions to offer prevention and early intervention, accessible services and physical wellbeing for people with mental ill health. The service will be delivered across the 3 Glasgow City HSCP localities and offer- - Services to support a successful and timely discharge of people from hospital to a community setting - Support the transition to community living, by providing immediate social supports on discharge from hospital - Services to the supported person to manage their mental health and any relapses they experience during the period of support. Please note: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Please note that any tender submission which exceeds the defined maximum budget of 150,000 GBP per annum will be disqualified

Renewal: One year initial contract with option for the Council to renew for further one year, subject to service review to determine the success of service delivery and outcomes achieved and available funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475167 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475167

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475167
  Mental Health Discharge Support Service - Glasgow City Council invites tender bids for short-term care and support service for adults, who are being discharged from hospital, following a period of assessment and treatment due to mental ill health. The contract is expected to run for one year, with the option for Glasgow City Council to extend by a further one year. This requirement is not divided into lots due to its size and value. This procurement will be conducted via the Public Contracts Scotland - Tender portal (PCS-T). We will apply a single stage Open procedure. Bidders must self-certify their adherence to the conditions of participation via the SPD in PSC-T, and may be required to submit Means of Proof before contract award. Bidders must refer to the specific requirements listed in Section III in this Contract Notice when completing the SPD in PCS-T.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000725342
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/supplierhelppage/PCS-TSupplierResponseGuide.pdf

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