Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbd-d638-7073-b13e-f7852ef6c893/nhs-south-yorkshire-icb-safe-space-learning-disability-autism-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # NHS South Yorkshire ICB : Safe Space Learning Disability/ Autism Service [NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nhs-south-yorkshire-integrated-care-board) Estimated value Not stated Published 30 Nov 2023 Deadline Closed 5 Jan 2024 ## 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 he main objective of the Service is to reduce reliance on inpatient care for people who have a learning disability and/or autism, to contribute to the national aim that by March 2024 no more than 30 adults per million will require an inpatient setting at any one time. The Service will support delivery of this objective by: • improving the quality of care for the individuals who will be supported in the right place by appropriately skilled and experienced staff in the least restrictive environment; and • improving the quality of life for individuals by ensuring that they remain in their own communities close to their families. The available budget is £800,800 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 a further two years subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of Contract is consequently four years. he 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 Service aims to: • provide a 24/7 safe space for a maximum of four 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. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](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: Read full description ## CPV classification Miscellaneous health services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/79b070e2-169c-4006-8f27-6390896ca120) 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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