Community Crisis Beds
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The procurement process for "Community Crisis Beds," undertaken by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of accommodation-based crisis intervention services within the region of Chester, United Kingdom. This process, which falls under the industry category of community health services, reached the award stage on 7th July 2025, and the contract will span from 7th July 2025 to 31st March 2026. Conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, the contract, valued at £773,815, is awarded to Independence Support Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise.
The service aims to provide a safe accommodation alternative to inpatient services with comprehensive support, making it a crucial development in crisis care within the West Cheshire footprint. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly those with expertise in community-based health services and crisis management. The awarded contract highlights the role of SMEs in delivering tailored social care solutions, underlining their capacity to adopt innovative approaches to public healthcare needs.
Businesses that specialise in holistic support services, ranging from accommodation to health and safety measures, would find prospects for growth and collaboration through similar contracts. Such opportunities enable these businesses to enhance their service delivery models and establish credibility within the public sector domain.
ISL have been providing this service since April 2022 when funding was made available from the ICB for Crisis Bed provision within the West Cheshire Footprint. The service will provide a Step down and/or admissions avoidance in the form of accommodation-based crisis intervention. The provision will be situated in self-contained facilities including bedroom/en-suite.
It provides support and overnight accommodation as a planned, safe and sustainable discharge and/or accommodation-based crisis support as an alternative to inpatient services. The service provides meals for those requiring them, bedding, toiletries and emergency clothing. The service can/will store and administer prescribed medications for those who are at risk of non-compliance or overdose.
All sites have full CCTV and fob door entry systems for security, only those assessed as appropriate will be able to access the site 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2026 PS773,815
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The contract period is one year.
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