Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service

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        "description": "Somerset Integrated Care Board (\"the ICB\") is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Somerset Mind in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023:\nThe authority is assured that the current provider is delivering this service and outcomes to a satisfactory level and meeting the needs of the Somerset Population and provides support for individuals, families and professionals affected by suicide across Somerset, combining emotional, psychological and practical help within a trauma-informed framework.\nA direct award to Mind in Somerset would be appropriate and present the best value for the Commissioner in this circumstance.\nDirect Award C has been used for the award of this contract. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The services provided are the service specification are not changing considerably\nThe Commissioner made the decision of directly awarding the incumbent\nProvider Mind in Somerset in accordance with the following five criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023:\n•\tQuality and innovation\n•\tValue\n•\tIntegration, collaboration, and service sustainability\n•\tImproving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice\n•\tSocial value\nThe approximate lifetime value of the contract is £99,000.00\nThis contract is for a period of 12 months from 01/04/26 to 31/03/27.  During this period a competitive procurement process will be undertaken.\nThis 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 and The Procurement Act 2023 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 decision makers by Monday  27th April 2026 8 working days following publication of intention to award notice) This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.\nThis Notice has been published by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners",
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