Tender

Framework VCSOs/SMEs Contracts (re-opening PDPS) for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 16:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (the "Authority") is seeking qualified providers for its Framework Agreement for the provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts in Mid and South Essex. This tender process, now in the "Tender" stage, aims to establish a compliant contracting mechanism to source suitable providers for community services. The overarching framework runs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028, with the current tranche re-opening of the framework scheduled from 18 June 2025 to 17 June 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender submission deadline set for 14 May 2025 at 17:30. Services to be contracted under this framework include Locality Specific Community Services, Voluntary Sector Specialised Services, and Supplementary Community and Mental Health Services across the Mid and South Essex region.

This framework presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary sector organisations to secure contracts with NHS Mid and South Essex ICB, enhancing their growth potential and service delivery capabilities. Businesses specialising in community health services are especially well-suited to apply, as the framework is designed to support place-based, supplementary community and mental health services. The Authority will establish an Approved Provider List, reopening the framework annually to onboard new providers, thereby promoting ongoing opportunities for suitable SMEs and voluntary organisations to become approved suppliers and participate in the call-off contracts. Interested bidders are required to complete mandatory questionnaires to demonstrate their capacity and suitability for the services required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework VCSOs/SMEs Contracts (re-opening PDPS) for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

Notice Description

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') seeks suitably qualified Providers for the establishment of this Framework Agreement for the provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts in Mid and South Essex (previously referred to as the 'Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System PDPS'). The overarching contract period of this Framework Agreement is from the 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2028 (a total of 4-years), with this Tranche 2 (the re-opening of the framework) period from the 18/06/2025 - 17/06/2026. The Framework will re-open on annual basis, as outlined in the tender documentation. The key objectives of this Framework Agreement (FA) are to: - Establish a compliant contracting mechanism to allow the Authority to quickly source appropriate, suitable, capable providers to deliver place-based services. -To establish an Approved Provider List of providers who have met and continue to meet the Authority's minimum selection criteria over the term of the FA. -To establish a transparent Call-Off and Award Procedure that can be adapted to the individual requirements of each Call-Off contract whereby the Authority can effectively narrow the pool of eligible providers from the Approved Provider List to those most appropriate and capable to be Invited to Tender based on pre-published Categories. The scope of services is a range of purpose led, place-based, supplementary community services that are uniquely suited to the Voluntary sector and small-to-medium-enterprises (SMEs). The framework aims to enable NHS MSE ICB to develop a process that will support the community and voluntary organisations of any size to have a governance process in place to support with future commissioning and best utilise funding as it is available. The framework aims to enable Commissioners to best distribute funding and commission services at pace, particularly during in seasonal pressures, and to cover a wide range of support services within the MSE geographical footprint. Services in this FA include Locality Specific Community Services, Voluntary Sector Specialised Services, Supplementary Community Services (Adults and Children's Services), and Supplementary Mental Health Services across the Mid and South Essex geography. This FA has no activity guarantee, with a minimum contract value of PS0.00 per annum. This notice has reflected a minimum value of PS1.00 due to an error on this form which prevents the true figure of PS0.00 per annum being illustrated in Section II.1.7) of this form. The minimum contract value of PS0.00 pa and maximum indicative aggregate contract value PS500million. This indicative value was calculated by using the Authority's actual annual spend across a wide range of voluntary, small and medium-sized enterprises, specialist and locality specific purpose led services across the entire geography of Mid and South Essex. Additional information: The Authority aims to procure such services via this FA (once it is established). Any services that do not align with the aims and objectives of this PDPS will be procured outside of this FA, in strict accordance with the Regulations. Under this FA the Authority may look to award a Call-Off Contract of between a minimum of 3 and maximum 24 months to a provider who has been pre-approved and gained entry onto the Approved Provider List. The headline mechanisms for undertaking a Call Off Procedure under this FA are set out later in the procurement pack and will be detailed within each Call-Off Invitation to Tender (ITT). In order to be accepted onto the FA, all Bidders responding to the Stage 1: Request to Participate will complete the mandatory Selection Questionnaire, Qualification and Technical envelopes within the e-procurement portal. The Authority aims to open the FA each year to allow for new providers to Request to Participate, complete the mandatory questionnaires and onboard onto the FA. All potential Bidders who wish to join the FA must provide information about their proposed ability to provide the Service that is the subject of this FA, in relation to the following 'Categories' of information. The Authority will use a Filtering Process (described in Document 7) based on the information that Providers have submitted and evaluation of their SQ response, as well as any updates to such information from time to time, to identify all potential suitable PDPS Providers for the Call-Off Contract in question. The Contracting Authority intends to reopen this FA on the following dates April 26, April 27. All relevant details pertaining to this FA are expressed within the procurement documentation that is available at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/. Potential Bidders can apply to be added to the FA until such time it is terminated. It should be noted that the dates are expected dates at the time of issuing this FA and may be subject to change. All details will be contained within the tender documentation and will be issued upon each new round. Please Note: Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken by you in relation to any procurement activity is a matter solely for your own commercial judgment. To register interest please go to https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html . Click on 'Register here' and follow the onscreen instructions. The relevant documentation will be available within the 'itt_166- VCSO & Specialist SME Contracts for NHS MSE ICB (PDPS Framework Tranche 2)'' project. The deadline for receipt of compliant bid submissions is 14th May 2025 at 17:30hrs. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f97e87e-c635-4b16-ba0b-e7428cdbe521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d277121-2d21-42e9-8a45-9a142462a4e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Additional Buyers

ATTAIN

Contact Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
cariad.burgess@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Further Information

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