NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Perinatal Mental Health Non-Statutory Community redesigned Services

Description

1) Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver non-statutory community perinatal mental health services, in line with the specified requirements. The Commissioner confirms that whilst they are seeking a Prime Provider, they welcome partnerships, consortiums and/or sub-contractual models, which is at Bidders' discretion. 2) The geography covered is that of NHS BNSSG ICB, namely the counties of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A single lot is proposed for the total procurement area. 3) Services are scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. 4) The proposed model will be underpinned by the below approaches: • A holistic approach. This will require a set of broad-based interventions that recognise and engage with the social determinants of poor perinatal mental health (socio-economic, relational, cultural and inequality-based factors that can negatively impact women's mental health during pregnancy and in the early years of their child's life). This will include issues relating to housing, welfare rights, relationships with partners, neighbourhood/community support etc. • The principles of equality and inclusion: recognising women's experience of discrimination and exclusion and shaping service provision to meet the needs of different groups. • The principle of supporting women close to home and in their local area. • Community outreach. Specific targeted outreach and support to groups and/or communities that are typically underserved by mental health services, early parenting support etc in order to promote better access. This will include targeted outreach to areas with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, different ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled and other women who face evidenced health inequalities and other forms of discrimination. 5) In the contract lifetime a range of potential changes are foreseeable, including but not limited to: • An increase in need (increased prevalence of women requiring interventions for moderate perinatal mental health need) • Changes in evidence for the most effective interventions to support women with moderate perinatal mental health need • A change in local population and demographics 6) TUPE elements are likely to apply. However given the nature of these services being redesigned, the TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties. 7) Total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 7 (seven) years including any optional extension years is £1,554,000. A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 07th August 2024 where details of a Market Engagement Event was undertaken with interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-024922. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Lot 1: 1) Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver non-statutory community perinatal mental health services, in line with the specified requirements. The Commissioner confirms that whilst they are seeking a Prime Provider, they welcome partnerships, consortiums and/or sub-contractual models, which is at Bidders' discretion. 2) The geography covered is that of NHS BNSSG ICB, namely the counties of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. A single lot is proposed for the total procurement area. 3) Services are scheduled to commence on 12th January 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 5 (five) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. 4) The proposed model will be underpinned by the below approaches: • A holistic approach. This will require a set of broad-based interventions that recognise and engage with the social determinants of poor perinatal mental health (socio-economic, relational, cultural and inequality-based factors that can negatively impact women's mental health during pregnancy and in the early years of their child's life). This will include issues relating to housing, welfare rights, relationships with partners, neighbourhood/community support etc. • The principles of equality and inclusion: recognising women's experience of discrimination and exclusion and shaping service provision to meet the needs of different groups. • The principle of supporting women close to home and in their local area. • Community outreach. Specific targeted outreach and support to groups and/or communities that are typically underserved by mental health services, early parenting support etc in order to promote better access. This will include targeted outreach to areas with high levels of socio-economic deprivation, different ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+, disabled and other women who face evidenced health inequalities and other forms of discrimination. 5) In the contract lifetime a range of potential changes are foreseeable, including but not limited to: • An increase in need (increased prevalence of women requiring interventions for moderate perinatal mental health need) • Changes in evidence for the most effective interventions to support women with moderate perinatal mental health need • A change in local population and demographics 6) TUPE elements are likely to apply. However given the nature of these services being redesigned, the TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties. 7) Total combined maximum contract value across the full potential term of 7 (seven) years including any optional extension years is £1,554,000. A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 07th August 2024 where details of a Market Engagement Event was undertaken with interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-024922. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.