BNSSG ICB -Changes Bristol mental health peer support

Description

VCSE Mental Health peer support, 3x Bristol Locality Partnership elements and 1x BNSSG element. Lot 1: NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB are using this notice as an intention to award notice. Direct 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. Description of the services to be provided: VCSE Mental Health peer support, 3x Bristol Locality Partnership elements and 1x BNSSG element. NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. Contract term: 3 years 1/4/2026 - 31/3/2029 Approximate lifetime value of the contract: £376,761 This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Gloucestershire ICB are currently working together in a formal "clustering" arrangement to prepare for their merger into a single, new organisation (name to be confirmed), effective from 1st April 2027.