Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS South Yorkshire ICB
722 Prince of Wales Road
Sheffield
S9 4EU
Contact
Neill Scott
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.southyorkshire.icb.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
NHS SY ICB - Rotherham Place - Safe Space Service- 2024
Reference number
SYICB/ROTH/NS/24/67
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312320 - Counselling services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Overarching Aim:
To provide peer-led practical and emotional support in a safe, calming, and non-medical environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or severe emotional distress.
Outcomes:
1. People accessing the Service report that the physical environment is calm and relaxed and that they feel less isolated and have developed connections/friendships.
2. People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation.
3. The Service is flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual needs of the person in terms of their circumstances i.e. strengths, level of risk, culture, ethnicity, language, age and disability.
4. The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.
5. Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.
6. A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.
7. People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.
Objectives
1. Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.
2. Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk.
3. Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities – including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.
4. Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.
5. Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.
6. Build a workforce of volunteer and paid peer support workers (experts by experience) who are supported through the provision of weekly supervision / daily peer facilitation support/buddy arrangements and continued professional development.
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: £1,082,013
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Main site or place of performance
Rotherham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Overarching Aim:
To provide peer-led practical and emotional support in a safe, calming, and non-medical environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or severe emotional distress.
Outcomes:
1. People accessing the Service report that the physical environment is calm and relaxed and that they feel less isolated and have developed connections/friendships.
2. People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation.
3. The Service is flexible and responsive, adapting to the individual needs of the person in terms of their circumstances i.e. strengths, level of risk, culture, ethnicity, language, age and disability.
4. The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.
5. Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.
6. A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.
7. People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.
Objectives
1. Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.
2. Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk.
3. Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities – including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.
4. Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.
5. Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.
6. Build a workforce of volunteer and paid peer support workers (experts by experience) who are supported through the provision of weekly supervision / daily peer facilitation support/buddy arrangements and continued professional development.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Price - Weighting: 10
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-005991
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
29 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mental Health Matters
Sunderland
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
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: £1,082,013
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,082,013
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
7-8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Country
United Kingdom