Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Chippenham
Contact
Caitlin Dyke
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
NHS Organisation Data Service
92G
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Breathing Space Service to NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Reference number
WA17617 / C337723
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board are intending to award Breathing Space Service to Bath Mind following the outcome of a most suitable provider process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
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: £211,693
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
This notice is placed as an intention to award to inform the market that NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ("BSW") are intending to award the Breathing Space Service to Bath Mind following the outcome of under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
The aim of the Mental Health Place of Calm Service in Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES) is to operate as a space for individuals who are suffering from mental health issues or emotional distress to be able to visit and receive immediate support. The service is aimed at anyone who is at risk of a mental health crisis or who is struggling to manage their mental wellbeing and would benefit from professional support.
In line with the Provider Selection Regime regulations and the process undertaken (Most Suitable Provider) the following notice was previously published:
F01: Prior Information Notice - 2025/S 000-002860
The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be £211,693.
This is an existing service and will be delivered by an existing provider.
It is anticipated that the contract will be in place until 31st March 2026.
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Most suitable provider process with regard to the key criteria / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Cost Criteria / Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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 decision makers by midnight, 1st April 2025. 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
19 March 2025
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
Bath Mind
10 Westgate Street
Bath
BA11EQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Companies House
03531040
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £211,693
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The awarding decision was granted by the Executive Director in BSW ICB.
No conflicts were declared.
The awarded provider was assessed against the key criteria and assured Commissioners of their capability and capacity to deliver the service. The provider is an existing provider and delivering these services satisfactorily.
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 midnight, 1st April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Any representations should be sent to Caitlin.dyke@nhs.net.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Chippenham
Country
United Kingdom