Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-07ac-70ef-84ae-a02c7c7e9954/provision-of-gateway-community-navigators closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Gateway Community Navigators [Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £360,000 Published 25 Oct 2022 Deadline Closed 24 Nov 2022 ## 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 Procurement for a 3rd party Provider to provide Community Navigator staff (at least 2 staff) to join the Bucks Adult Mental Health Gateway Service to support Adult Mental Health patients to navigate and engage with the voluntary community-based organisations to support their overall holistic wider needs. The role of Community Navigators within Buckinghamshire Adult Mental Health Gateway is to act as a conduit to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sectors, provide one-off short-term support, goal focused and targeted support to specific Service User cohort who have not met the threshold for Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) / Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) specialist service. This is preventative and proactive intervention in meeting the needs of Service Users who would have fallen through the gaps. It is envisaged that the provision of an integrated Community Navigator service will provide holistic support, connecting people to local initiatives and services for practical and emotional support. The service aims to increase people's connection with others and their local community and empower them to take control of their own health and wellbeing. The aim of a Gateway Community Navigator provision is to meet the changing and growing needs of the community. To ensure people access the right support at the right time Additional information: The Authority is using the Jaggaer NHS Sourcing e-tendering portal to conduct the procurement process ("the e-Tendering Portal"). The e-Tendering Portal can be accessed \[[nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk/OxfordHealthNHSFT/web/login.shtml). All communications (including submission of Tenders) should be conducted via the e-Tendering Portal. The Lowest/Actual Value: (£)360000 is an ex.VAT for the 2 year (24 months) prime terms plus options to extend up to 12 months then an option to extend an addition 12 months. For the 2 years (24 month) prime term only the Lowest/Actual Value: is £180,000 ex.VAT. Read full description ## CPV classification Guidance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94a6a810-b979-4e2f-a192-65e6b009231f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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