Southampton Mental Health Recovery Service
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The public procurement process for the Southampton Mental Health Recovery Service is being conducted by Southampton City Council, located in the United Kingdom. This tender relates to the health and social work services industry and focuses on commissioning a non-CQC registered mental health recovery service to support various community-based recovery initiatives. Key milestones include the publication of the intention to award notice, with an eight-working-day standstill period commencing on 31st July 2025.
Representations must be completed by 11th August 2025. The procurement occurs under the Provider Selection Regime, as outlined by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and not under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025 and may continue until 31st August 2028 if extended.
This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing recovery and reablement support, hospital step-down services, and crisis prevention. Organisations with innovative approaches to service delivery and a focus on improving community health outcomes would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender process, focusing on a limited procurement method due to the unique sustainability and integration needs, prioritises providers categorised under key criteria like quality, innovation, and social value.
Businesses with proven capabilities in delivering value and reducing health inequalities, such as Solent NHS Trust, which was previously selected for meeting all selection criteria, are particularly well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.
Southampton City Council wishes to commission a (non-CQC registered) Mental Health Recovery Service as part of a developing approach to Mental Health Recovery housing pathways. This service will be joint funded by Southampton City Council, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight (NHS HIOW). The purpose of the Service to be delivered is to support:
- Mental Health recovery and reablement
- Individuals to live well in the community and prepare them for greater independence
- Hospital step-down
- Crisis prevention
- Preventing hospital admissions
This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process (NHS Provider Selection Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provision 10). The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS1,440,000 i.e. PS480,000 per annum for 24 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract replaces existing service delivery. The contract is to commence from 1st September 2025 and if all extension options are taken, will run until the end of 31st August 2028. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care 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.
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