Published date: 28 June 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 28 July 2022, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£2,475,000 to £10,436,250

Procurement reference

20220628170304-68205

Published date

28 June 2022

Closing date

28 July 2022

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 March 2023

Contract end date

31 March 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Norfolk & Waveney has experienced significant numbers of Out of Area Placements; i.e. patients with mental health needs who have not been accommodated within the Norfolk area, often contributing to poor patient experience and poor value for money. It is anticipated that the provision of additional facilities will support a reduction in Out of Area Placements; the short stay facility may also reduce quick re-admissions and support emotional resilience and guidance to tackling wider health demographic challenges that are impacting mental health and wellbeing.

These services are split across two Lots:

Lot 1: Short Stay Recovery Houses, Norwich

The short stay facilities aim to provide a safe, recovery focused supportive and collaborative alternative to acute mental health hospital admission, for people with issues that may affect their mental health. The facility and provider will work closely with the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT)'s Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) teams.

The service aims to support and provide interventions in the least restrictive environment consistent with people's health and social care, and safety needs. Equity of access to an alternative to admission for people is ensured.

Lot 1 cover the existing location already in place, in Norwich. The contract term for Lot 1 is an initial term of 5 years and 1 month, with an option to extend services for up to a further 2 years. The contract value is £495,000 per annum (Total contract value is £3,506,250.00 over the 7 years (5 years initial term and up to 2 years extension). Services are to commence from 1st March 2023.

Lot 2: Short Stay Recovery Houses, West Norfolk and East Norfolk:

The short stay facilities aim to provide a safe, recovery focused supportive and collaborative alternative to acute mental health hospital admission, for people with issues that may affect their mental health. The facility and provider will work closely with the Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust (NSFT)'s Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment (CRHT) teams.

The service aims to support and provide interventions in the least restrictive environment consistent with people's health and social care, and safety needs. Equity of access to an alternative to admission for people is ensured.

This lot is for two new locations for the Service, in Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth or nearby. Lot 2 is for two buildings and therefore each building has an annual total contract value of £495,000. The contract term for Lot 2 is an initial term of 5 years, with an option to extend services for up to a further 2 years. The total contract value per location is £3,465,000, over the 7 years (5 years initial term and up to 2 years extension). Two buildings equates to a total value of Lot being £6,930,000. Services are to commence from 1st April 2023.


About the buyer

Address

Lakeside 400,
Broadland Business Park
Norwich
NR7 0WG
ENG

Email

agem.norfolkprocurement@nhs.net

Website

https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/