Buyer Name: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Buyer Address: Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street, Bristol, UKK11, BS16AG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: bnssg.mh@nhs.net
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Buyer Name: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Buyer Address: Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street, Bristol, UKK11, BS16AG, United Kingdom
Contact Email: bnssg.mh@nhs.net
Telephone based emotional support service provided across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to individuals aged 18+. Staffed by trained volunteers and a paid Mindline Co-ordinator role, the line is open between 7-11pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Calls last for up to 30 minutes.
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Lot Description: 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. Bristol Mind, Mindline service. Telephone based emotional support service provided across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire to individuals aged 18+. Staffed by trained volunteers and a paid Mindline Co-ordinator role, the line is open between 7-11pm from Wednesday to Sunday. Calls last for up to 30 minutes. NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset ICB intent to award this contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C. The contract has been awarded for the period 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2029 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.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Value
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