RTL055P - Veterans' Mental Health Services (2017)

Tender description

RTL055P - Veterans' Mental Health Services 2017 Following the publication of the engagement work in relation to veterans mental health services NHS England is looking to secure providers to deliver a comprehensive veterans’ mental health service across England from April 2017. The Transition, intervention and liaison service for veterans will offer: • A service for those in transition – offering assessment and therapeutic mental health services for those who are in the process of leaving the armed forces; • A service for veterans with complex presentations – offering case management, co-ordination and care for those veterans with complex presentations including those who have suffered significant psychological trauma where a military understanding would be beneficial; • A general service for veterans - offering navigation and liaison support to other services to ensure that veterans receive appropriate care. Providers must be capable of delivering the service across a wide geography which may include through a lead or prime contractor model. Providers must also demonstrate how they will link with appropriate and relevant third sector organisations to ensure that the needs of veterans are met. This procurement is split into 4 (four) geographical Lots. Lot 1 - North, Lot 2 - Midlands & East, Lot 3 - South East & London, Lot 4 - South Central & West. See procurement documentation (PQQ) for more details. Providers interested in being considered for this contract opportunity must access the PQQ documentation and complete the questionnaire before the stipulated submission deadline of 4th November 2016 at 12:00 (noon). Keywords: Armed Forces, Veterans Mental Health, NELCSU, RTL055P, Mental Health, NHS England