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Berkshire West Mental Health Support Teams (MHST)
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The procurement process initiated by NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board is centred on the provision of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) in Berkshire West. This contract falls under the services category, specifically within health services, and is governed by the HealthCare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempt from Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025 and run until 31st July 2028, with an option to extend until 31st July 2030.
The total contract value is £14,125,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method was limited, forgoing a prior call for competition, reflecting the directive's outside scope. The standstill period ends on 9th May 2025, suggesting that the award is likely to be imminent.
This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for organisations experienced in delivering comprehensive mental health services and collaboration within the healthcare sector. The procurement is relevant for businesses within the health services industry, offering a substantial contract and the prospect of a long-term partnership with the NHS. The award criteria emphasise quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, reducing health inequalities, and social value, indicating that businesses focusing on innovative healthcare solutions and social responsibility may have a competitive edge.
Large healthcare providers, like the leading candidate Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West Mental Health Support Services (MHST) to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The reference of the Contract Notice published previously is: 2024/S 000-040764 The contract period is 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028 for 3 years (option to extend for 2 years (to 30th June 2030)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS14,125,000 excluding VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). The award criteria and weightings for this procurement was: Quality and Innovation: 45% Value: 10% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 20% Improving access. Reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 15% Social Value: 10% The highest scoring provider is Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the HealthCare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 09th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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