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05 Jun 2025 at 14:32

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06 Nov 2024 at 12:30

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 12:54

Award

14 Jun 2024 at 14:55

Planning

27 Mar 2024 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is overseeing the contracting process for the "Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service," which falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000). This process, conducted as a Provider Selection Regime, is executed using the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement specifically targets established commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres. The most recent significant update occurred on 24th April 2025, with the contract awarded to operate from 30th August 2024 for an initial period of five years, with a potential two-year extension. The total estimated contract value stands at approximately £22,809,000. The planning phase was first noted on 27th March 2024, and contracts were signed on 28th May 2024.

This procurement presents extensive opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those with existing capabilities and infrastructures related to haemophilia care. Organisations such as large NHS Trusts that are already operating as Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres are well-positioned to compete in this tender. They stand to benefit from the contract's substantial financial commitment and the potential for contract extension. As the procurement method is limited to suitably equipped centres, competition is centered around the capability to meet comprehensive care requirements, which can drive further specialisation and improvement within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service

Notice Description

NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service provider

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be PS22,809,000.00
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice.
Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the assessment is fully completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.

Options: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years

Lot 2 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the North East and Yorkshire region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Lot 3 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the North West region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: There is an option to extend for a further 2 years

Lot 4 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the Midlands region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the provider assessment is completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Lot 5 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the East of England region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Lot 6 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the London region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot 7 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the South East region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the second intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for part of Lot 1, part of Lot 4 and part of Lot 7 which are now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from a small number of providers. A further notice will be published for Lot 9 as soon as the assessment is completed.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider or providers for each of the Lots.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the 4 providers are capable of meeting the service specification and are existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Friday 2nd August 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.

Options: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years

Lot 8 - Regional Navigator Host Provider for the South West region

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the services will commence on 30th August 2024 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years.

Options: Option to extend for a further 2 years

Lot 9 - National Clinical Lead and Service Support Host Provider

This is a Transparency - Intention to Award Notice - to inform market of the Relevant
Authority's intention to Award a Contract to the Most Suitable Provider under the Health
Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Most Suitable Provider
Process.
NHS England Specialised Commissioning and the Mental Health Team are working jointly to
commission a Psychological Support Service for those infected and affected by infected
blood, in response to the Interim Inquiry Report. This service can only be delivered by
existing commissioned Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centres (HCCC).
The lifetime value of the contract covering all Lots is expected to be approximately
PS22,809,000.00.
This is a new service and will be delivered by existing providers. It is anticipated that the
services will commence as soon as possible following expiry of the standstill period for an initial period of 5 years with an option to
extend for a further 2 years. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on Monday 18th November 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
This is the third and final intention to award notice that has been published and covers the outcome for Lot 9 which is now awarded following receipt of further information that was required from the provider.
The Relevant Authority is of the view, taking into account likely providers and all relevant information available to it at this time, that it has identified the most suitable provider for this Lot.
Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were balanced with equal priority and considered on this basis. Following assessment, it was agreed that the provider is capable of meeting the service specification and is an existing Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre which was an essential requirement.
This decision has been made as per NHS England governance processes, by Delegated Commissioning Group on 28th May 2024. No conflicts of interest were identified.
Please contact anna.salt@nhs.net with any written representations, ensuring the following details are referenced:
Project reference: C255762
Project title: Infected Blood Inquiry Psychological Support Service
If no representations are received before midnight on Monday 18th November 2024, then the standstill period will come to an end and the relevant authority can proceed with contract awards.

Options: There is an option to extend for an additional 2 years

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on Monday 18th November 2024. 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-044dc3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030288-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
Large

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
£21,326,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2024Expired
Award Date
28 May 20242 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 England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Barts Health NHS Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS FT

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Southampton

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