Tender

Employment Adviser Service - North Tyneside

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

16 Oct 2024 at 10:37

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2023 at 15:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is procuring an Employment Adviser Service in North Tyneside under Standard NHS Contract Terms and Conditions for 2024/2025. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage, with the submission deadline for tenders set at 12 noon on 23 October 2024. This contract, valued at £367,060, will start on 1 April 2025 and will extend for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of a 2-year extension. The industry category is health and social work services, and the procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender documentation is available on the e-tendering site since 19 September 2024, and the region covered is the North East, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs that possess expertise in delivering employment support services within healthcare settings. The awarded contract will enable the successful bidder to establish or enhance their presence in the North East region, providing employment support integrated with NHS Talking Therapies. Companies experienced in health, social services, and employment support would be ideal candidates to compete. Additionally, the procurement process under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 mandates considerations for economic, social, and environmental well-being, thus aligning potential bidders' goals with community improvement objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Adviser Service - North Tyneside

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority) who are undertaking a procurement to commission an Employment Adviser Service in North Tyneside under Standard NHS Contract Terms and Conditions 24/25. The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 01 April 2025, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of tenders is by 12 noon on 23 October 2024. Additional information NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00am - 06.00pm Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 19 September 2024 Legal, economic, financial, and technical information Conditions for participation Objective rules and criteria for participation Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, Contracting Authorities must consider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area where they exercise their functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, they might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to "economic, social, and environmental well-being". The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No102) (for Health, Social, Education, and certain other Service Contracts).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-250ea6a4-ead3-4cc6-b083-926c52c8ad77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2625b064-4897-4d0c-b33c-618aa2c11e37
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£367,060 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
NECS
Contact Email
necsu.neprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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