Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Contact
Samantha Phillips
scwcsu.scwprocurement.bnssg@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
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 to the above-mentioned address
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
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Perinatal Mental Health Non-Statutory Community redesigned Services
Reference number
C335175 / WA16991
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
1) Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver non-statutory community perinatal mental health services, in line with the specified requirements. The Commissioner confirms that whilst they are seeking a Prime Provider, they welcome partnerships, consortiums and/or sub-contractual models, which is at Bidders' discretion.
2) The geography covered is that of NHS BNSSG ICB, namely the counties of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A single lot is proposed for the total procurement area.
3) Services are scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.
4) The proposed model will be underpinned by the below approaches:
• A holistic approach. This will require a set of broad-based interventions that recognise and engage with the social determinants of poor perinatal mental health (socio-economic, relational, cultural and inequality-based factors that can negatively impact women's mental health during pregnancy and in the early years of their child's life). This will include issues relating to housing, welfare rights, relationships with partners, neighbourhood/community support etc.
• The principles of equality and inclusion: recognising women's experience of discrimination and exclusion and shaping service provision to meet the needs of different groups.
• The principle of supporting women close to home and in their local area.
• Community outreach. Specific targeted outreach and support to groups and/or communities that are typically underserved by mental health services, early parenting support etc in order to promote better access. This will include targeted outreach to areas with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, different ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled and other women who face evidenced health inequalities and other forms of discrimination.
5) In the contract lifetime a range of potential changes are foreseeable, including but not limited to:
• An increase in need (increased prevalence of women requiring interventions for moderate perinatal mental health need)
• Changes in evidence for the most effective interventions to support women with moderate perinatal mental health need
• A change in local population and demographics
6) TUPE elements are likely to apply. However given the nature of these services being redesigned, the TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties.
7) Total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 7 (seven) years including any optional extension years is £1,554,000.
A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 07th August 2024 where details of a Market Engagement Event was undertaken with interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-024922.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,554,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
1) Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver non-statutory community perinatal mental health services, in line with the specified requirements. The Commissioner confirms that whilst they are seeking a Prime Provider, they welcome partnerships, consortiums and/or sub-contractual models, which is at Bidders' discretion.
2) The geography covered is that of NHS BNSSG ICB, namely the counties of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A single lot is proposed for the total procurement area.
3) Services are scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.
4) The proposed model will be underpinned by the below approaches:
• A holistic approach. This will require a set of broad-based interventions that recognise and engage with the social determinants of poor perinatal mental health (socio-economic, relational, cultural and inequality-based factors that can negatively impact women's mental health during pregnancy and in the early years of their child's life). This will include issues relating to housing, welfare rights, relationships with partners, neighbourhood/community support etc.
• The principles of equality and inclusion: recognising women's experience of discrimination and exclusion and shaping service provision to meet the needs of different groups.
• The principle of supporting women close to home and in their local area.
• Community outreach. Specific targeted outreach and support to groups and/or communities that are typically underserved by mental health services, early parenting support etc in order to promote better access. This will include targeted outreach to areas with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, different ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled and other women who face evidenced health inequalities and other forms of discrimination.
5) In the contract lifetime a range of potential changes are foreseeable, including but not limited to:
• An increase in need (increased prevalence of women requiring interventions for moderate perinatal mental health need)
• Changes in evidence for the most effective interventions to support women with moderate perinatal mental health need
• A change in local population and demographics
6) TUPE elements are likely to apply. However given the nature of these services being redesigned, the TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties.
7) Total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 7 (seven) years including any optional extension years is £1,554,000.
A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 07th August 2024 where details of a Market Engagement Event was undertaken with interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-024922.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (Five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (Five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-024922
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
9 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
9 May 2025
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.3) Additional information
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
You will find the project titled: BNSSG ICB - Perinatal Mental Health Non-Statutory Community Services Redesign (C335175). If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
The intention is to award a contract using the competitive process.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 do not apply to this award.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
Country
United Kingdom