PSR/CMH039 Targeted Youth Support

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This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to modification notice, under 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 12 midnight on 20/2/24 via email to: Carrie-Anne.Hiscock@SomersetFT.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally now been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Decision formally modified.Decision maker: Deputy Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)No conflicts of interest were declared.The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%), Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (30%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (10%); Social Value (10%). Quality and collaboration are the most important factors for this contract, as the Provider will be supporting vulnerable young people and working closely with the Trust's CAMHS service to reduce mental health admissions.As the incumbent and an established local charity, the Provider has a track record of providing targeted mental health support to young people. The majority of those who engaged with the existing service found it helpful at reducing their mental health distress. The Service works closely with statutory partners to ensure that we are all aware of the issues that young people are experiencing and allows us to focus collaboratively on how we can support some of the most vulnerable young people across Somerset. The Provider uses a bespoke strengths-focused Youth Work methodology of 1:1 mentoring and activities. The interventions occur with the young person at their home, in schools, or out in the community. The Service contributes to improving community cohesion and the wider health and wellbeing of the population.