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NECS351 Darlington iMSK

NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2022 at 16:37

TenderAmendment

16 Sep 2021 at 08:56

Tender

15 Sep 2021 at 16:07

Planning

28 May 2021 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, is conducting a procurement process for the Darlington Integrated MSK Service (NECS351). The contract will last for an initial two-year period starting from 1 April 2022, with the potential for a one-year extension based on performance. This procurement follows the Open procedure as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, applicable to health care services under the Light Touch Regime. The tender submission deadline was set for 12:00 noon on 15 October 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £3,120,428, aimed at enhancing health and social work services in Darlington, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in healthcare delivery, particularly those focusing on musculoskeletal (MSK) services. Businesses which have experience in integrated health services and understand the socio-economic implications of public health contracts would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on social value in the procurement process suggests that bidders who can demonstrate a commitment to improving local well-being may have an advantage in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

NECS351 Darlington iMSK

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Contracting Authority) The CCG is commissioning an Integrated MSK service for Darlington. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it 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 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. 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 your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu 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 in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 15 September 2021 The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 15 October 2021. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 01 March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9c37e81-64cb-4946-9455-5d4a25da5834
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59d23a0-b288-4df7-b5a9-c9fbcace5f7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£3,120,428 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,081,904 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2021Expired
Award Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM.
Postcode
DH1 2YG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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