Planning

Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB

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Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 15:46

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In June 2025, NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) initiated a procurement process under the title "Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service" in Northamptonshire. This tender, classified under the Health Services category, aims to commission services to support neurodiversity inclusion in schools across the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is in its planning stage, with milestones set for engagement until 20th June 2025. Interested parties are advised to submit their expressions of interest via the specified e-tendering portal by noon on the aforementioned date. The available funding for this project totals £209,000, including pre-allocated funds to local community partnerships.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for service providers with expertise in health and education sectors, especially those familiar with neurodiversity support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, offering them the chance to expand their service delivery capabilities in collaboration with established community organisations. Success in this tender could facilitate further partnerships and stakeholder engagement, fostering sustainable service development beyond the initial funding period. Providers willing to work with NHS Northamptonshire ICB and other local entities will be well-positioned to meet the tender requirements and contribute meaningfully to the educational landscape in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service

Notice Description

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board are seeking a lead provider to deliver a Partnership Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Service in Northamptonshire. Funding will be used to commission interventions, training venues and expenses where required to provide 37.5 hours of interventions per participating school. Up to 70 schools in the county will be engaged as part of the funding. The lead provider will manage all aspects of the project with support from a partnership project steering group and be required to make use of existing partner resources wherever possible for the management and facilitation of the project. The majority of the commissioned services will be provided as soon as they can mobilise until March 2026. Further details on the service are available in the attached documents. There is an expectation to develop a sustainability plan to ensure programme benefits beyond this period of ICB funding. Interested providers are asked to complete the attached expression of interest form (EoI) and return via the Atamis e-tendering portal (https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) by 12pm noon on Friday 20th June 2025. The highest scoring provider who meets the requirements of the EoI will be taken forward to a grant agreement at the Commissioners discretion. The total funding available for this grant is PS169,000 with a further PS40,000 pre-allocated to West Northamptonshire Voices in Partnership (WNVP) and North Northamptonshire Parent Carer Voices (NPCV). The provider must be willing to work in partnership with other organisations and stakeholders where required as part of any service delivery. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b67346a-b7ce-4a91-81e5-38c6edacaaa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63c52afa-805d-441d-81ca-4b08643ea46f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£209,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN15 6EY
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Wicksteed
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Further Information

Notice Documents

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