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NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) (The Commissioner), intends to commission Mental Health Specialist Advisory (and Support) Services.
The service delivers a high level of specialist expertise in relation to debt, welfare benefits, housing, and employment (in conjunction with IPS) advice to patients with significant mental ill health and is an essential part of the supportive infrastructure, maintaining people's independence and wellbeing, making this an essential service on the recovery pathway across Frimley.
This service has been commissioned as a model that supports access to an advisory service for all people with a significant mental health problem in the least restrictive, de-stigmatising way, whilst supporting the implementation of a 'recovery' focused approach at all times.
The aims and objectives of the service which have been met to date include:
The intention is to award this new contract to the existing provider East Berkshire CAB (following a market engagement exercise) who have proposed an innovative collaboration (with themselves as the lead provider and contract holder).with the Frimley South equivalent service provider Heathlands CAB
This provides assurance of a high level of expertise and knowledge to continue delivery of this essential specialist service across Frimley North/East Berkshire.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Advice East Berkshire | Charity Commission: 1065672 Companies House: 03433043 | - | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £480,000 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | active |
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The Commissioner has awarded a contract to Citizens Advice East Berkshire for 2 year with option to extend for 1 year +1 year. The new contract will be provided from 1st July 2025.
The total expected value of the contract for the two-year contract term is £480,000.00 excluding VAT
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process.
No declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were identified during the decision making process