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NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets

STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Oct 2021 at 11:06

Award Notice
Planning

27 May 2021 at 14:30

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 May 2021 at 16:25

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG are currently awarding a contract for a Support Service for Personal Health/Wheelchair Budgets, with a total value of £880,000 over a three-year period, which includes an option to extend for two additional years. The contract will be managed by the Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, with the service aimed at individuals needing assistance with Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets and Third Party Personal Health Budgets. The contract period begins on 1st November 2021 and concludes on 31st October 2026. The geographical focus encompasses the North West region of England, particularly within the CCGs' areas, implying a significant scope for services in this area.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health support services. Companies capable of providing tailored support for individuals managing their own health services through Direct Payments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation can enhance service delivery to the local population while enabling organisations to expand their client base and contribute to community well-being, especially as the local population requires support for health management amidst varying socio-economic conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets

Notice Description

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is working on behalf of NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG who are awarding a contract for a Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets. This support service is for individuals who require support with Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets; Third Party Personal Health Budgets or Third Party Personal Wheelchair Budgets. The support service will undertake support to individuals for Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets (PHBs). Individuals are expected to buy and manage health services themselves and hold audit trails of their spend. The support service will undertake to support individuals or their carers to manage the Direct Payments and keep an audit trail of these payments. The support service will also undertake support to individuals for Third Party Personal Health Budgets (PHBs). This is where the organisation will hold the money on behalf of the induvial and pay for and arranges the care and support as agreed in a care plan. Third Party Wheelchair Budgets operate in a similar manner where the organisation assists the individual to purchase mobility equipment from outside of the NHS. Additional information: The CCGs published a Future Opportunity Notice on 21st May 2021 inviting any provider to respond to a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Only 1 provider responded to the call for EOIs and was able to demonstrate that they had the skills, experience and capability to deliver the service. Therefore, the CCGs are intending to award a contract to this provider, which is Sefton Carers Centre. Following publication of the VEAT notice on Friday 15th October 2021, there will be a 10-day standstill period, concluding on Monday 25th October 2021. Following satisfactory conclusion of the standstill period, the CCGs will enter into a contract with Sefton Carers Centre for 3 years with the option to extend by 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23787624-9cac-4791-9735-7ef8450d0f5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7749da-1625-41ac-b46c-75ea536f507b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEFTON CARERS CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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