Contract notice
Section I: Contracting 
        authority        
      
I.1) Name and addresses
  NHS South Yorkshire ICB
  722 Prince of Wales Road
  Sheffield
  S9 4EU
  UK
  
            Contact person: Neill Scott
  
            E-mail: neill.scott@nhs.net
  
            NUTS: UKE3
  Internet address(es)
  
              Main address: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk
  
              Address of the buyer profile: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk
 
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
  II.1.1) Title
NHS SY ICB - Rotherham Place - Safe Space Service- 2024
            Reference number: SYICB/ROTH/NS/24/67
  II.1.2) Main CPV code
  85312320
 
  II.1.3) Type of contract
  Services
  II.1.4) Short description
  Overarching Aim:<br/>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. <br/>Outcomes: <br/>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.<br/><br/>2.	People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>4.	The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.<br/><br/>5.	Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.<br/><br/>6.	A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.<br/><br/>7.	People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.<br/><br/>Objectives <br/>1.	Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.<br/><br/>2.	Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk. <br/><br/>3.	Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities – including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.<br/><br/>4.	Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.<br/><br/>5.	Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.<br/><br/>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.
  II.1.5) Estimated total value
  Value excluding VAT: 
			1 085 000.00 
			  GBP
  II.1.6) Information about lots
  
            This contract is divided into lots:
            
        No
      
 
II.2) Description
  
    II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
    85312300
    II.2.3) Place of performance
    NUTS code:
    UKE3
Main site or place of performance:
    Rotherham
    II.2.4) Description of the procurement
    Overarching Aim:<br/>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. <br/>Outcomes: <br/>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.<br/><br/>2.	People accessing the Service show positive signs of recovery / Crisis de-escalation. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>4.	The voices of people who access the Service are heard and feedback is used to drive service improvement.<br/><br/>5.	Mapping of individuals full care journeys across different services demonstrates the integration and effectiveness of the Service.<br/><br/>6.	A resilient workforce who are supported to develop to their full potential.<br/><br/>7.	People who access the Service experience compassionate, person centred care and support.<br/><br/>Objectives <br/>1.	Create a relaxed and supportive space (virtual and/or physical) where connections with others can help build confidence, reduce isolation, and promote friendship.<br/><br/>2.	Deliver lower- level psychological interventions and diversionary/exploratory activities that will stabilise the immediate situation and reduce any imminent risk. <br/><br/>3.	Promote the Service and support access for those who experience health inequalities – including but not limited to those with protected characteristics.<br/><br/>4.	Ensure that engagement with and involvement of the people who use the Service is embedded within all aspects of Service delivery.<br/><br/>5.	Work collaboratively with system partners to embed the Service within the Rotherham Crisis Pathway and connect to the wider Rotherham offer.<br/><br/>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.
    II.2.5) Award criteria
    Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
    II.2.6) Estimated value
    Value excluding VAT: 
			1 085 000.00 
			  GBP
    II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
    
                Duration in months: 60
    
                  This contract is subject to renewal: No
                
    II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
    II.2.10) Information about variants
    
            Variants will be accepted:
            
              No
            
    II.2.11) Information about options
    
            Options:
            
              No
            
    II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
    
            The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
            
              No
            
   
 
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
  IV.1.1) Type of procedure
  
                        Open procedure
                        
  IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
  
                The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
                
        No
      
 
IV.2) Administrative information
  IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
  
              Date:
              25/03/2024
  IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
  EN
  IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
  
                Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
              
  IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
  
              Date:
              25/03/2024
  
              Local time: 12:00
 
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
          This is a recurrent procurement:
          
        No
      
VI.4) Procedures for review
  VI.4.1) Review body
  
    NHS England
    1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
    Leeds
    LS2 7UE
    UK
    Internet address(es)
    
              URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
   
  VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
  
    NHS England
    1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
    Leeds
    LS2 7UE
    UK
    Internet address(es)
    
              URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
   
  VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
  
    NHS England
    1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
    Leeds
    LS2 7UE
    UK
    Internet address(es)
    
              URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
   
 
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/02/2024