Alternatives to Admission Community Assertive Outreach Service for Children and Young People in Mental Health Crisis

" This service aims to offer an alternative to emergency department and hospital admissions for children and young people experiencing mental health crises. The procurement falls under the health services category (CPV 85100000), with delivery in the region UKL. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an active tender stage.

Key dates include the tender closing on 13 March 2025, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2025 and ending on 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total contract value is £270,020. This tender offers significant business opportunities within the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses specialising in community healthcare services and mental health crisis intervention.

It promotes community benefits by encouraging procurement from the third sector and supported businesses. Companies with expertise in providing assertive outreach services, especially those experienced in handling mental health crises among young people, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the long-term potential for contract renewal allows for stable growth and continuous service improvement, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified suppliers.

Consortia are also considered suitable for this contract, potentially enabling smaller businesses to collaborate and jointly deliver the required services.