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

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2025 at 14:47

Award Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2025 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Planning

17 Feb 2025 at 16:27

Planning Notice
Planning

04 Dec 2023 at 16:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board is implementing a Framework Agreement to enhance its provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts known as Tranche 2, previously referred to as the Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS). This procurement involves a range of community health services under the industry category of Community Health Services (CPV: 85323000). The procurement covers the Mid and South Essex region (UKH3) and is in the Award stage as of 13th November 2025. The contract has a designated period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028, with this phase from 18th June 2025 to 17th June 2026, allowing for a re-opening of the framework annually. The key objective is to establish a list of Pre-Approved Providers, with awarded providers onboarded based on meeting minimum requirements, including a 50% pass-score in key criteria.

This Framework Agreement represents a substantial opportunity for voluntary sector organisations and SMEs specialising in health services to engage with NHS Mid and South Essex, offering an indicative contract value up to £500 million over its lifetime. Businesses that focus on community health services, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and those committed to social value and reducing health inequalities, would be well-suited to benefit from this framework. The procurement employs an open procedure, facilitating greater access to qualified providers, and offers an innovative and flexible contracting mechanism supporting local businesses in delivering tailored services. Annual opportunities for onboarding provide sustained chances to engage with this initiative, driving potential business growth through consistent and impactful community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Framework Agreement (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. The Authority intends to award a NHS Standard Contract for this Framework Agreement for Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has sought 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') 'tranche 2' with the intention of awarding Providers and onboarding them to the list of Pre-Approved Providers for this Framework Agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Framework Agreement (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. The Authority intends to award a NHS Standard Contract for this Framework Agreement for Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has sought 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') 'tranche 2' with the intention of awarding Providers and onboarding them to the list of Pre-Approved Providers for this Framework Agreement. 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. After completing the assessment of tenders, the Authority awards to the Providers that met the minimum requirements to join this Framework Agreement (FA). 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. Any call-off from this Framework will be run in accordance with the Framework Agreement documentation and will be published separately in accordance with the regulations. Additional information: The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Renewal: Framework will re-open annually, please see procurement documentation available for free at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/. All details will be contained within the tender documentation and will be issued upon each new round.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042194
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073600-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Postcode Area
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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Arke Ltd

College Health Ltd

First Point 24 Ltd

Frontline Referrals Ltd

Headway Essex

Learna Limited

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd

OptimalCarePlus Limited

Southend Care Ltd

Further Information

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