Specialist Mental Health Advisory Service - South West Surrey (Guildford)

Concepts

• rehabilitation services
• woking
• secondary care mental health services
• mental health problems
• more generic community services
• citizens advice bureau south west surrey
• nhs south
• surrey heartlands icb
• surrey heartlands
• a mental health setting

Location

Woking

Description

Citizens Advice Bureau South West Surrey provide a specialist advisory service directly to people admitted as an inpatient within a mental health setting and deliver a service to clients with mental health problems in the community predominantly those under the care of secondary care mental health services, that are unable to be supported by more generic community services, namely the Citizens advice. This service covers Guildford & Waverley.

Total Quantity or Scope

Citizens Advice Bureau South West Surrey provide a specialist advisory service directly to people admitted as an inpatient within a mental health setting and deliver a service to clients with mental health problems in the community predominantly those under the care of secondary care mental health services, that are unable to be supported by more generic community services, namely the Citizens advice. This service covers Guildford & Waverley. NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB intends to award Citizens Advice Bureau South West Surrey, an existing provider, a contract following direct award process C. The approximate lifetime value of the contract will be £56,000 (£28,000 per annum) over the two year term, from 1st April 2024 until 31st March 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Other Information

Against the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Key Criteria, the provider has demonstrated expertise and is anticipated to continue doing so. Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria and the breakdown of Key Criteria weighting in relation to this service for the purposes of awarding a further contract under Direct Award C is detailed below: Quality and innovation 30% • CAB South West Surrey has consistently delivered a Mental Health Outreach service across Guildford Town and the Waverley District. • The team provides services to people with severe and enduring mental health problems, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression, and anxiety, who are in crisis or facing imminent crisis and require advice and representation. • The provider has effectively supported complex patients and demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving system needs and pressures, reinforcing confidence in continued delivery under this contract. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 20% • CAB South West Surrey continues to foster effective partnerships with local statutory and voluntary agencies (e.g., NHS, council services, food banks); evidence of multi-agency working to deliver joined-up services. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 20% • The service is proactive with engagement to underserved communities; use of data to identify gaps and impact the social determinants of health. • The provider has demonstrated exceptional ability to reduce health and social inequalities through targeted outreach and inclusive access models, ensuring that residents across Guildford Town and the Waverley District - particularly those facing multiple disadvantages - can access timely, effective advice services. • CABs play a key role in early intervention on issues (debt, housing, benefits) that impact physical and mental health outcomes. • The service's focus on facilitating informed client choice, combined with strong collaboration with local NHS and voluntary sector partners, supports the strategic aims of the council and integrated care system. Value 20% • Citizens Advice South West Surrey offers strong value through a cost-effective delivery model that leverages trained volunteers, draws down additional funding, and reduces pressure on statutory services such as housing, health, and welfare teams. The service also delivers significant social value through local employment, skills development, and improved individual well-being Social value 10% • Citizens Advice South West Surrey delivers strong social value through its extensive volunteer programme, supporting residents annually to develop skills and confidence. • The service also contributes to reducing health inequalities by working directly with marginalised groups, improving financial resilience and access to healthcare. These benefits align with the ICS priorities under the Social Value Act and offer significant added value beyond the core service. Governance and Decision-Making Approval: NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB Commissioning, Commercial and Contracting Board. NHS Surrey Heartlands ICB Executive Team Conflicts of Interest: There are no identified conflicts of interest.. Standstill Period and Regulatory Context: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Any written representations should be sent to robert.kitt1@nhs.net.