Award

Advice Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Nov 2024 at 15:15

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15 Mar 2024 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process led by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, a contract for welfare advice services co-located in health and care settings across Blackpool has been awarded. The procurement falls under the industry category of health services (CPV code 85100000) and operates within the UK region designated as UKD4. This process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, with a direct award given to an existing supplier, Citizens Advice Blackpool. The contract, valued at £170,772.60, commenced on 1st April 2024 and is set to end on 31st March 2025. Key procurement timelines included an announcement on 12th March 2024, and final confirmation on 4th April 2024, marking the end of the standstill period.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those capable of providing high-quality welfare advice integrated with care settings. SMEs experienced in social value, reducing health inequalities, and improving service accessibility would find this contract especially fitting. The procurement method employed, a direct award procedure without prior publication under PSR regulations, reflects the existing provider’s satisfactory performance and potential to fulfil the new contract standards. Engaging in such tenders can aid businesses in establishing a robust presence in the public sector and gaining repeat contracts based on proven capability and compliance with critical health and social criteria.

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Notice Title

Advice Service

Notice Description

Welfare advice in co-located health and care settings across Blackpool

Lot Information

Lot 1

Welfare advice in co-located health and care settings across Blackpool. Contract Start Date: 01/04/24 Contract End Date: 31/03/25 The approximate life time value of the contract is PS170772.60 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 27/03/24 . This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044944
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037857-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,772 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lscicb.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE BLACKPOOL

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