Peer support specialists in the Hospital Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service - Hawkes Bay

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RFx ID :	33924389
Tender Name :	Peer support specialists in the Hospital Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service - Hawkes Bay
Reference # :	26CNN029M
Open Date :	Thursday, 16 April 2026 1:30 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  :	Thursday, 14 May 2026 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Department/Business Unit :	Comissioning
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	85000000 - Healthcare Services
Regions:	Hawke's Bay
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Rebecca Adams rebecca.adams@teakawhaiora.nz
Alternate Physical Delivery Address  :
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Agency Address :	83 Molesworth Street, Wellington, 6011, NEW ZEALAND

This opportunity is for peer support specialists in the Hospital Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service in Hawke's Bay. This procurement opportunity is for two initiatives; peer support specialists in the Emergency Department and a crisis recovery cafe service in Hawke's Bay.
While each initiative has its own established service model and commissioning parameters that must be upheld, there is flexibility to adapt and tailor delivery models to better meet local need. Health NZ is open to commissioning services collaboratively where this adds value.

The objective is to grow the capacity in mental health and addiction services and workforce is a key priority for this Government. Health NZ I Te Whatu Ora recognises the need to provide alternative options that foster a supportive environment, lived-experience-based support for people who are in distress related to either mental health and/or addiction concerns.

These initiatives will be implemented with scope for continual improvement over the initial contract term. Services are required to be peer‑led, maintain close working relationships with local mental health and addiction services, and operate under clear protocols that define linkages with mental health and addiction crisis services.

This approach also enables consideration of shared resources and operational efficiencies, where appropriate, while maintaining the integrity and distinct purpose of each initiative.

This tender has been awarded. Total spend value $ 2,498,820.

• Connect Community Trust - 208, Market Street South, Hastings, Hastings, Hawkes Bay, 4122, NEW ZEALAND

Award Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026 (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Date RFx was completed/updated: Friday, 7 August 2026 11:24 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)