To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI
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MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST has initiated a procurement process to work with local voluntary sector organisations to address the needs of people with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness (SMI) in Warrington. The contract, titled "To work with local voluntary sector organisations to address needs of people with SMI," falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV 85000000). The procurement stage is currently at the contract award phase, with an award date of 19 December 2024.
The contract period is set from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of this contract is approximately £393,543. The procurement method used is a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, specifically those with experience in addressing issues related to mental health, loneliness, and the cost of living crisis. Small to medium-sized enterprises in the voluntary sector, particularly those already involved in similar services, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on community support aligns perfectly with the capabilities of local organisations that can provide tailored care and support for people with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness, thereby fostering business growth through impactful service delivery.
To put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers in Warrington
MCFT intends to contract with Warrington Voluntary Action, The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SR to put in place arrangements with local voluntary sector organisations to address the following needs for those with Severe and Enduring Mental Illness; Reduction in Loneliness & Isolation, Managing the Cost of Living Crisis and Support for Carers. MCFT is currently in contract with Warrington Voluntary Action. For the new contract MCFT requires the service to be mobilised from 01 April 2025 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. It is intended to award the contract in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process C where there is an existing provider for the services and that existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract, and the services are not changing considerably. The Senior Leadership Team of Mental Health Care Division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded inline with Trust policy.
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