Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-0ba4-72f6-b35e-7b4151c29f59/expressions-of-interest-for-provision-of-mental-health-crisis-alternatives-servi

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Expressions of Interest for Provision of Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services for DDCCG: Derby Safe Haven and Crisis Cafes

[NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

26 Apr 2022

Deadline

Closed

5 May 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.

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## About this tender

NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (NHS Arden & GEM CSU) on behalf of NHS Derby and Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group (DDCCG) are inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified providers to express their interest in delivering Mental Health Crisis Alternatives Services including Derby Safe Haven and Crisis CafÃ© provisions.

These services are designed to promote good outcomes for people who self-define as needing urgent out of hours mental health support. They aim to be a genuine alternative for people who otherwise may present at ED/ A and E departments.

Full descriptions and details of these services can be found within the Draft Service Specifications. The Draft Service Specifications are included within the attachments area of the project on EU-Supply (access link provided below).

The aim of this Expression of Interest is to;

- Allow the market visibility of the proposed opportunity;
- To inform the CCG's decision-making process for the future commissioning of the Crisis Alternatives Services
- To help refine the future commissioning and procurement approach
- To gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity to deliver maintain and strengthen services across Derbyshire as illustrated above
- To invite feedback from potential providers/the market on the service specifications.

If you wish to express an interest, please register on the EU Supply Portal. The EU supply link is [uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp](https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK) ref ID no. 52579

Once registered please complete the questions which asks providers to give details about your organisation's details and interest in providing the services.

Market Engagement Event:

Please note that there will be a Market Engagement Event to discuss the model and potential future opportunities on Tuesday 10th May 2022 from 9.30am - 11.30am via Microsoft Teams. Further details can be found within the questionnaire.

Bidders who have expressed an interest in this soft market testing exercise will have the opportunity to submit a separate response to the Contract Notice as applicable.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest responses is by 16:00hrs on 5th May 2022.

Please note this is a market testing exercise and does not commit the CCG to carry out a procurement process. Current services will remain in place during this period in line with existing contracts and service level agreements.

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## CPV classification

Health services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/94f7807c-4a3a-453d-9923-ffb0f63e6e03)

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