NHS Sheffield CCG : Sheffield Crisis Cafe Service

Tender description

Evidence shows that when crisis cafés work efficiently, they reduce patient distress as well as A&E attendance and inpatient stays. The NHS Long Term Plan (2019) identifies the development of mental health community services as a key priority acknowledging that “…crisis cafes provide a more suitable alternative to A&E for many people experiencing mental health crisis …” Lot 1: Local defined outcomes<br/><br/>Reduction in the number of people attending A&E in a mental health crisis, including repeat attendance and Walk In Centre mental health presentations<br/>Reduction in the number of admissions to a mental health acute in-patient bed due to de-escalation and improved management of the crisis<br/>Reduction in the use of Section 136 by the Police due to a safe and supportive place being available that people with an impending crisis or distress can be taken to. <br/>Reduction in emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing a mental health crisis. <br/>Reduction in overall number of people presenting to local Emergency Departments in mental health crisis<br/>Reduction in referrals to Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team<br/>Reduction in subsequent use of emergency services by those accessing the café<br/>Improved user experience of access, response and intervention from services when in crisis<br/>Increase in people better able to self- manage their mental health and avoid further incidence of crisis<br/>Support for carers in or supporting people through a mental health crisis<br/>Provide a therapeutic alternative environment to support individuals<br/><br/>The available budget is in the range of £250,000 to £300,000 per annum. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. <br/><br/>The Contract will be for a term of 2 years with the opportunity to extend for a further 2 years subject to mutual agreement between the successful Bidder and the Authority. The maximum term of the Contract is consequently 4 years<br/><br/>To access the tender please register as a Supplier on the shared system.<br/><br/>You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome<br/><br/>If you find you do need advice or support in registering please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details:<br/><br/>Phone: 0800 9956035<br/>E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk