Market Engagement Questionnaire for the Provision of Mental Health Rehabilitation (MHR) Services in Lancashire

Lancashire County Council (the Council) is in the process of undertaking an exercise to commission extra capacity for MHR in Lancashire. Prior to the commencement of a procurement, we wish to engage with key stakeholders to gather information and share procurement proposals via an online questionnaire. 

Lancashire County Council procured a new MHR Service in 2023, based in dedicated rehabilitation settings, with specialist provision. The MHR service is an intermediate short-term service of up to 2 years, for adults with needs in relation to their mental health. The focus of the Service will be firmly on promoting rehabilitation and recovery in a supported housing setting. It will provide specialist time-limited support, which will lead to individuals making choices, taking control, progressing to independent living, social inclusion, and wellbeing. The MHR Service is a cost-effective and 'least restrictive' way of reducing hospital stays, avoiding admissions to mental health wards and reducing residential and nursing placements. This will support people to live more independently in the community to aid recovery and support community participation.

All responses to this questionnaire should be returned via email to commissioningagewell@lancashire.gov.uk, no later than 4pm on Thursday 4th July 2024.