Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
THE COLONNADES, BEACONSFIELD CLOSE
HATFIELD
AL10 8YE
Contact
Jessica Jordan
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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
HPFT - Crisis House
Reference number
C149717
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT, the Trust) is looking to commission a new service that will promote and embed support for people experiencing a mental health crisis to recover and remain living in the community. The crisis house will serve as an alternative to admission into hospital for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It will offer a safe therapeutic environment for a crisis to be managed. The crisis house will be part of a crisis/admission alternatives pathway including Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) Teams and Host Families, alongside VCSFE provision from our local partners including a Crisis Cafe. Bidders will be required to demonstrate previous experience of delivering mental health services for people in a crisis.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,334,500
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The crisis house will serve as an alternative to admission into hospital for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. It will offer a safe therapeutic environment for a crisis to be managed.
The service will contribute to delivery of the following long-term outcomes:
· Fewer adults in Hertfordshire are admitted into inpatient services for mental health crises
· More adults in Hertfordshire with long-term mental illness have an improved healthy life expectancy
· More adults in Hertfordshire have improved mental wellbeing
· More adults in Hertfordshire with long-term mental illness are able to self-manage their conditions
· Reduced rates of suicide in Hertfordshire
The service will deliver the following short-medium term outcomes:
· People in Hertfordshire who are experiencing a mental health crisis are supported to recover and remain living in the community
· People will feel safe and supported in an alternative to an inpatient ward or their home
· Fewer adults in Hertfordshire are admitted to an out of area placement.
Bids will be accepted for a Crisis House with 5 – 7 beds and the financial envelope reflects this flexibility. The maximum financial envelope per bed for the contract is £66,700 p/annum. As such the contract value for 5 years is between £1,667,500 - £2,334,500 (depending on the number of beds).
It is essential that bidders have previous experience of delivering mental health services for people in a crisis and can demonstrate the benefits to service users, carers and the local health care system.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,334,500
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Contract may be extended for a further +1 +1 Years
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
11 April 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 March 2023
Local time
4:00pm
Place
Via Atamis e-procurement portal
Hertfordshire & West Essex ICS NHS Procurement
2nd Floor Gate House,
Fretherne Road,
Welwyn Garden City,
Herts,
AL8 6NS
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom