Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
Contact
Thomas Greenwood
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.derbyandderbyshireccg.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from 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
Expressions of Interest for Provision of Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services for DDCCG: Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafes
Reference number
52579
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services including Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafe provisions.
These services are designed to promote good outcomes for people who self-define as needing urgent out of hours mental health support. They aim to be a genuine alternative for people who otherwise may present at ED/ A and E departments.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services including Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafe provisions.
These services are designed to promote good outcomes for people who self-define as needing urgent out of hours mental health support. They aim to be a genuine alternative for people who otherwise may present at ED/ A and E departments.
Full descriptions and details of these services can be found within the Draft Service Specifications. The Draft Service Specifications are included within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply (access link provided below).
The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;
1. Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity;
2. To inform the CCG's decision-making process for the future commissioning of the Crisis Alternatives Services
3. To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach
4. To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver maintain and strengthen services across Derbyshire as illustrated above
5. To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the service specifications
If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply Portal. The EU supply link is https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ref ID no. 52579
Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation's details and interest in providing the services.
Market Engagement Event:
Please note that there will be a Market Engagement Event to discuss the model and potential future opportunities on Tuesday 10th May 2022 from 9.30am - 11.30am via Microsoft Teams. Further details can be found within the questionnaire.
Bidders who have expressed an interest in this soft market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable.
The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 16:00hrs on 5th May 2022.
Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 May 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes