Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Carrie-Anne.Hiscock@SomersetFT.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PSR/CMH039 Targeted Youth Support
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of targeted mental health support services for children and young people.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £675,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Service aims to:
1. Reduce hospital admissions for young people in Somerset who have attempted suicide, have self-injured, or have varying levels of emotional distress.
2. Work with young people in a trusting relationship to enable them to make informed decisions for alleviating their mental health issues and improving overall wellbeing.
3. Support young people to work towards a sustainable level of self-advocacy.
4. Provide young people with a trusted adult and a safe space to talk.
5. Engage young people in a variety of activities, that will lead to conversation around ways forward for them.
6. Work closely with CAMHS Liaison and other agencies to ensure young people are receiving the best possible support, and can be escalated should their emotional distress increase further.
Contract start date: 1 April 2024
Contract end date: 31 March 2027
Option to extend by 2 x 12-month periods to 31 March 2029.
Total contract value (inc extensions): £675,000
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
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 26/2/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
7 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Young Somerset
Unit 2, Suprema Estate, Bridgwater
Somerset
TA7 9LF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £675,000
Lowest offer: £675,000 / Highest offer: £675,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional 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 decision makers by 12 midnight on 20/2/24 via email to: Carrie-Anne.Hiscock@SomersetFT.nhs.uk.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Decision maker: Deputy Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
No conflicts of interest were declared.
The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%), Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (30%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (10%); Social Value (10%). Quality and collaboration are the most important factors for this contract, as the Provider will be supporting vulnerable young people and working closely with the Trust's CAMHS service to reduce mental health admissions.
As the incumbent and an established local charity, the Provider has a track record of providing targeted mental health support to young people. The majority of those who engaged with the existing service found it helpful at reducing their mental health distress. The Service works closely with statutory partners to ensure that we are all aware of the issues that young people are experiencing and allows us to focus collaboratively on how we can support some of the most vulnerable young people across Somerset. The Provider uses a bespoke strengths-focused Youth Work methodology of 1:1 mentoring and activities. The interventions occur with the young person at their home, in schools, or out in the community. The Service contributes to improving community cohesion and the wider health and wellbeing of the population.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom