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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support Service

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2024 at 09:38

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support Service under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service falls under the industry category of Health Services and involves providing emotional health and wellbeing support for parents and families with babies in the Burnley NICU. The contract was awarded on 4th April 2024 and is set to run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a total value of £20,000. The procurement process followed a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the assessment considered various key criteria including Quality, Innovation, and Social Value.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in neonatal care and family support services. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality service delivery, innovation in care practices, and a strong commitment to enhancing social value will be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The focus on collaboration, integration, and sustainability makes this an attractive contract for established healthcare providers aiming to grow their portfolio within the NHS framework and contribute to reducing health inequalities in the Lancashire and South Cumbria region.

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Notice Title

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support Service

Notice Description

Mental Health and Learning Disability Services - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Support Service provides emotional health and wellbeing support for parents and families with babies in the Burnley NICU. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS20,000 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 02/04/24 . 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-0449bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035584-2024
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 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

LANCASHIRE WOMEN

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