Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c43-a02c-7141-ae87-8904530c03b8/nhs-st-helens-primary-care-mental-health-service-provision-including-iapt-servic pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS St Helens Primary Care Mental Health Service Provision including IAPT Service Specification [NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-midlands-and-lancashire-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value Not stated Published 7 Jun 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group - Primary Care Mental Health Service Provision including IAPT. NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of NHS St Helens Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who wish to engage with potential Bidders to soft market test their approach prior to a procurement for Primary Care Mental Health Provision including IAPT for patients living in the town. Most people with mental health problems are cared for by their GP with one in four GP consultations containing a mental health component. The CCG is committed to providing high quality, safe, treatment and care which is known to be effective and accessible. The CCG recognises that, to enable Primary Care Mental Health Services (PCMH) to successfully deliver expected outcomes and support the recovery of Service Users, services need to work together as a system to provide holistic care and treatment, identify any gaps in service provision and ensure that communication with Service Users, providers and commissioners is maintained. Mental health issues incorporate a potential myriad of social, interpersonal and psychological distress. On occasions, further interventions and support may be required, be it employment or debt advice or support following bereavement. During 2018- 19, the CCG and Local Authority have integrated to become St Helens Cares. This Integrated approach has been supported by the Kings Fund and Nationally recognised as good practice. GP forward View describes the development of GP localities into GP Hubs - which may commission and provide local based services for their population. They may do this a standalone practice from shared premises or GPs coming together /merging as larger practices. It will be a service that: • Is population-based, pro-active, preventative and vigilant in nature; • Offers support, secures enduring recovery, resilience and well-being for service users and carers; • Has GPs, as accountable clinicians, at its heart; • Brings together a robust, vibrant menu of services to wrap round the individual and improve their mental, physical and social resilience. This service will integrate two broad areas: • Clinical - primary care mental health services including Case Management, Psychiatry and Psychological Therapies for those whose needs do not require secondary care. • Well-being - services that support increased functioning and social integration so key to long-term recovery, including Self-Care, Peer Support, Navigators and a specialist integrated Mental Health Employment Service and social prescribing. These services will be delivered by the NHS, Local Authority and Voluntary Sector working together, providing an integrated offer to support GPs, their patients and carers. St Helens CCG will also act as a coordinating function, aligned with a wider network of other community-based services and providing seamless access to those services. Additional information: St Helens CCG is governed by Cheshire and Merseyside Health Partnership. The CCG population is 197,184 and the estimated prevalence of Common Mental Health Disorders is 29,159 as reported by NHS England (CCG Planning Assurance Guidance). St. Helens has a high level of deprivation and unemployment, and we are a regional and national outlier for high incidence of suicide. There is a strong relationship between prevalence of recorded common mental health problems and deprivation of usual residence of patients. How can Bidders support the soft market testing? To find out more or to respond to this opportunity please review the Request for Information attachment and supporting Annexes to understand how you can arrange for a meeting with the Commissioner and /or to complete the soft market testing questions. Soft market testing meetings are taking place on 12th June 2019 and time slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Bidders should email detailing their first and second choice time(s) for the meeting. Time slots available - 9.30am to 10.30am, 11.00am to 12 noon, 12.30pm to 1.30pm, 2.00pm to 3.00pm. 3.30pm to 4.30pm. ### Useful links [sthelensccg.nhs.uk](https://www.sthelensccg.nhs.uk/) [sthelens.gov.uk](https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/news/2018/november/13/st-helens-cares-sets-sights-on-second-national-award/) [sthelens.gov.uk](https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/news/2018/june/19/st-helens-cares-in-the-running-for-award/) [sthelens.gov.uk](https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/news/2018/june/28/st-helens-cares-scoops-major-uk-award/https://twitter.com/search?q=st%20helens%20ccg&src=typd) [twitter.com/MLCSUprocure](https://twitter.com/MLCSUprocure) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mlcsu-procurement/) Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a8f494f6-e914-4db6-b7f0-897d4ee6f655) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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