NHS South Yorkshire ICB -Safe Space (Learning Disability / Autism) Service

A Tender Notice
by NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£0-£3M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
29 Apr 2024
Delivery
02 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2026
Deadline
31 May 2024 11:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The Service will offer crisis intervention accommodation and support within the Crisis Support Pathway for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. It supports admission avoidance by providing up to 12 weeks of supervision and support in a self-contained, risk-reduced environment for those not requiring acute hospital admission. The available budget is £775,000 per annum. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. The Contract will be for a term of two years with the opportunity to extend for one year and a further one year subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently 4 years. The Service aims to: • provide a 24/7 safe space for a maximum of three Service Users facing mental, emotional, or behavioural crises, where enhanced community support hasn't been effective working in a trauma informed way; • offer enhanced support to stabilise and de-escalate the crisis and reassess needs rapidly; • help individuals find sustainable solutions to avoid mental health detainment and hospital admission; • promote independence, self-care, and social routines in the community (e.g., education, employment, leisure); • facilitate ongoing support from family/Carers and community health providers during their stay; and • support a return to home within a short period.

CPV Codes

  • 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

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