Award

A&E Navigators (Humber South bank)

THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2025 at 12:37

Award Notice
Award

13 Aug 2024 at 15:35

Award Notice
Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 19:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner has completed the award stage for the "A&E Navigators (Humber South bank)" procurement process. The contract was directly awarded to The Blue Door, an SME and VCSE, under a single tender action below the threshold. This contract is valued at £140,715 and spans from 12 April 2024 to 31 March 2026, serving within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement concerns welfare services for children and young people and was initiated as a tender with the rationale for maintaining service compatibility and avoiding technical difficulties with existing services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in welfare services to expand their portfolio and build robust relationships with local authorities such as the Police & Crime Commissioner. An organisation experienced in providing welfare services, particularly those focusing on youth well-being, would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, it aligns with business growth areas in public health and community welfare, offering scope for future collaborative opportunities within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A&E Navigators (Humber South bank)

Notice Description

This is a Below Threshold direct award (STA) for A&E Navigators service provision on the south bank of the Humber. The award is being made to the Blue Door based on the following rationale: The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where - (a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving services that are incompatible with existing services, and (b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6b68519-c2fd-42ad-a4ca-42c14c111192
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,715 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,715 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
THE OFFICE OF THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
Pip Betts
Contact Email
pip.betts@humberside.police.uk
Contact Phone
01482220787

Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5SN
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

THE BLUE DOOR

THE BLUE DOOR SUPPORT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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