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Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

18 Oct 2024 at 13:19

Award

02 Sep 2024 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the provision of Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This procurement falls under the health services category, with a focus on therapeutic support. The contract, awarded to Spring North Ltd, will run from 1st May 2024 to 31st March 2025 with a total value of £245,666.67. The process employed a direct award method under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the contract was officially awarded on 14th September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in providing therapeutic support. SMEs and Third Sector organisations that can deliver high-quality, innovative, and sustainable health services are well-positioned to benefit from similar procurement opportunities. The focus on collaboration, social value, and reducing health inequalities means businesses that can demonstrate these values in their service offerings stand a good chance of success in future tenders.

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Notice Title

Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Notice Description

The provision of a Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Third Sector therapeutic support to the Children's Unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Contract Start Date: 01/05/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS245,666.67 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 13/09/24 . 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-04976e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033779-2024
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
£245,666 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 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

SPRING NORTH

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