Children and Young People Safe Space Support Services
Description: Safe Space is an overnight mental health crisis support service for children and young people aged 13 to 18 years living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. The service provides a safe, supportive and trauma-informed environment for young people experiencing acute emotional distress or mental health crisis, offering short-term stabilisation, emotional support and de-escalation outside of hospital settings. Through close partnership working with CAMHS Crisis and Intensive Home Treatment Team (CCIHT) and other relevant agencies, Safe Space aims to reduce crisis escalation, prevent unnecessary hospital attendance and admission, and support young people to access appropriate ongoing care and support. Provider: Responsible for the operational delivery of Safe Space, including staffing, training, supervision, reporting and day-to-day service management.
Summary: The Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the "Children and Young People Safe Space Support Services" in the community health services category, specifically in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. This tender, currently in the planning and tender stages, aims to commission a service offering mental health crisis support for young people aged 13 to 18. Suppliers interested in providing these services must submit their intent to Phillip Simmons by 5 PM on 26th August 2026, with the service expected to go live on 1st December 2026. The procurement is being carried out under a selective procedure using the Most Suitable Provider process, with an estimated value of £248,000. The service is to be operated out of the Inspire Day Service on Walker Street, Hull.