Scope
Reference
Adults - Strategic Commissioning
Description
City of Doncaster Council is seeking to recommission and develop its Mental Health Floating Support Service for individuals aged 18 and above experiencing a range of mental health needs. Whilst the majority of individuals will have lower needs, the service may also contribute to support packages with other agencies for those with severe and enduring mental health needs, including those with dual diagnosis. Some individuals may also have more complex needs as detailed above therefore requiring a more intensive level of support. Users of this service may be at risk of homelessness, loss of independent living skills and social exclusion and social isolation. Some may struggle with relationships and problems with their neighbours. Individuals may live alone or be part of a larger household. There may be more than one individual within a household living with mental health and requiring support where a whole family approach may be more appropriate. Individuals may be in receipt of services from other agencies and/or professionals; however some may not. The Provider will particularly need to develop a positive and beneficial working partnership with the mental health teams, social work teams, housing providers and other key stakeholders in order to evolve the service in a way that complements the work of and optimises the joint resources to create a stronger support pathway for people experiencing mental ill health. **Please note, the contract published as part of this tender is being reviewed in respect of the Procurement Act 2023. An updated version may be published by the Council within the tender period for all bidder's consideration and the timescales of the tender period may be extended if and as appropriate.**
Total value (estimated)
- £2,550,000 excluding VAT
- £3,060,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 September 2025 to 11 September 2028
- Possible extension to 11 September 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
2x up to 12 month extension will be available, latest end date of contract 10/09/2030
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85320000 - Social services
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 May 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Payment terms
As per procurement documents
Description of risks to contract performance
As per Procurement Documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Wide range of exsisting suppliers and service area has good knowledge of the market.
Contracting authority
City of Doncaster Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLHR-4113-HMNQ
Civic Office, Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Samantha Blakeley
Telephone: +44 1302862145
Email: Samantha.Blakeley@doncaster.gov.uk
Website: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/
Region: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government