Scope
Reference
C379141
Description
Mental health placements out of area have increased significantly. Additional admission alternatives and early step down options will decrease length of stay and therefore provide additional mental health bedded capacity to avoid individuals needing to go out of area for treatment. Payment to host families for supporting individuals out of hospital
Contract 1. Host Families Supportive Stays
Suppliers
Supplier not yet selected
Contract value
- £798,000 excluding VAT
- £798,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2028
- 2 years, 7 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend by 12 months, to 31 March 2028.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
N/A
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Switching to direct award
Schedule 5 para 7 Additional or repeat goods, services or works. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-
(a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and
(b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance.
Contracting authority
NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMDJ-2276-ZZVP
Part 2S, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Dunmere Road, Bodmin
Cornwall
PL31 2FR
United Kingdom
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - central government