Tender

NHS South Yorkshire ICB LD & Autism Peer Support Workers Service

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting tenders for the provision of Learning Disability and Autism Peer Support Workers Service under an open procedure (above threshold). This contract, classified under CPV code 85312310 for guidance services, aims to integrate Peer Support Workers (PSWs) within the South Yorkshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Service, enhancing care delivery for individuals with complex needs. The procurement process is currently at the ‘Tender’ stage with a submission deadline of 24th March 2025. The contract period will commence on 30th April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with an annual budget of £227,050. The service location is in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations and enhance service offerings in health and social care. Ideal candidates will have expertise and experience in providing support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This contract allows businesses to contribute to a meaningful cause, providing personalised support and becoming integral partners in a dedicated team with NHS South Yorkshire ICB, thus fostering long-term growth and community engagement in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS South Yorkshire ICB LD & Autism Peer Support Workers Service

Notice Description

The South Yorkshire Learning Disability and Autism Keyworker Service is expanding to an all age service and will include the integration of a dedicated team of Peer Support Workers (PSWs) within a local Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) model. This approach ensures that lived experience is at the heart of care delivery, offering tailored and meaningful support to autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities who have complex needs. Service Expansion and Structure To meet increasing demand, the Peer Support Worker team will grow from 1.4 Whole-Time Equivalent (WTE) to: * 1.0 WTE Senior Peer Support Worker * 5.0 WTE Peer Support Workers The team will be fully embedded within the South Yorkshire LDA Keyworker Service, working closely with Senior Keyworkers and Keyworkers, who will allocate cases, provide supervision, and ensure structured intervention plans. The Role of Peer Support Workers Peer Support Workers will work alongside keyworkers to provide additional capacity, ensuring that people and families receive the right support at the right time. The PSWs will: * Support individuals through structured programs of work, based on needs identified by the keyworker. * Provide emotional and practical support, helping individuals navigate services and build confidence. * Work one-to-one with people who have complex needs, offering lived experience perspectives. * Facilitate community engagement, supporting access to local services and activities. * Help individuals develop goals, recovery plans, and self-advocacy skills. Maintain records of engagement and contribute to service evaluation and improvement. The contract will be for 3 years with option to extend for 1 further year making a total contract length of 4 years. The available budget is PS227,050 per annum, which must not be exceeded. This figure includes all aspects of the service to be delivered, any bidder including caveats to this service may be considered as submitting a non-compliant bid. The value stated in this notice is for a 4 year contract duration. 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-a713b5f1-21fe-4f4f-8cc2-1c725efdfdee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/878906fe-82ee-45d7-a1c3-128d0f494071
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
syicb.sheffield.syicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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