Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Chippenham
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
Supported Accommodation Service in Swindon to Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Reference number
C355436
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 ("the ICB") is intending to award a contract to the existing provider Rethink Mental Illness following a Most Suitable Provider process in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (10) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for its existing Supported Accommodation in Swindon.
The service is for a 10 bedded supported accommodation provision in Swindon providing 24-hour support and supervision for service users accepted as being suitable for non-nursing based input, including accommodation in a homely environment. The input will be of a recovery based approach with the aspects of choice, self-determination, personalisation and social inclusion as the paramount philosophies and outputs. The service is provided for ages 18 year+.
Mental health Care coordination is provided by secondary mental health services and/or the Local Authority, with proactive collaboration by both providers being essential to achieving the service objectives and assist service users to move along the recovery pathway. There is no time threshold for residing at the provision.
The lease for the premises the service is currently delivered from is not transferable, therefore, a suitable 10 bed operational facility is required within the local area.
The service is required to be CQC Registered.
A Prior Information Notice reference 2025/S 000-007399, was published informing the market of the intention to undertake a Most Suitable Provider process.
This notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
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: £267,321
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK14 - Swindon
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board ("the ICB") is intending to award a contract to the existing provider Rethink Mental Illness following a Most Suitable Provider process in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (10) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for its existing Supported Accommodation in Swindon.
The service is for a 10 bedded supported accommodation provision in Swindon providing 24-hour support and supervision for service users accepted as being suitable for non-nursing based input, including accommodation in a homely environment. The input will be of a recovery based approach with the aspects of choice, self-determination, personalisation and social inclusion as the paramount philosophies and outputs. The service is provided for ages 18 year+.
The contract is for 9 months commencing the 1st July 2025 to the 31st March 2026 with a total contract value of £261,321.
A Prior Information Notice reference 2025/S 000-007399, was published informing the market of the intention to undertake a Most Suitable Provider process.
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: Value / 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 22/07/2025. 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
26 June 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
Rethink Mental Illness
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
271028
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £356,340
Total value of the contract/lot: £261,731
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The awarding decision was approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision 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 22/07/2025. 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 donnaharrington@nhs.net
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board
Chippenham
Country
United Kingdom