Community Based Mental Health Provision for Norfolk and Suffolk - Early Market Engagement
Description: NHS Norfolk and Waveney ICB on behalf of both itself and NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB invites suitably qualified Providers to participate within early market engagement with the Commissioners re the future provision of Community based mental health services.
Over the past five years, demand for urgent and emergency mental health support in Norfolk and Suffolk has grown and it is continuing to grow. To help people stay well and avoid crisis admissions, both areas have developed community-based mental health and wellbeing services such as crisis support and wellbeing hubs, telephone support and short stay recovery houses. These services provide safe spaces and support for people aged 18+ years who may be struggling.
The Commissioner is in the process of reviewing our approach to commissioning this community-based (read more...)
Summary: The current procurement process, tagged as planning, is initiated by the NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB. The tender is titled "Community Based Mental Health Provision for Norfolk and Suffolk - Early Market Engagement" and falls under the health services industry category. The services will be located in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, intended to enhance community mental health services. This procurement stage involves early market engagement, with an emphasis on gathering feedback, and is set to end its soft market testing phase by 17:00 on 2nd March 2026. This particular stage aims to inform the re-commissioning approach due from April 2027 through the new NHS Norfolk and Suffolk ICB.