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Frimley ICB Autism and ADHD Advice

NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 Jan 2025 at 09:22

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16 Sep 2024 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB) has recently awarded a contract titled "Frimley ICB Autism and ADHD Advice" to Solutions 4 Health. This contract, catering to the Health Services sector, is designed to provide autism and ADHD support services for children and young people up to the age of 25 and their families across East Berkshire - including Slough, Bracknell Forest, and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the initial contract period commencing on 1 October 2024 and valued at £101,320.00, with an option to extend for an additional year, bringing the total potential contract value to £202,641.00. The service includes online, telephone, and face-to-face support, offering advice, signposting, workshops for parents/carers, peer support, and social sessions for children without the need for a formal diagnosis.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those specialising in autism and ADHD support. The nature of the contract highlights the potential for expanding business operations within the East Berkshire region. Enterprises with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, collaborative, and innovative healthcare solutions would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities. Additionally, businesses capable of offering integrated services addressing social value and reducing health inequalities will find this tender particularly advantageous for fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

Frimley ICB Autism and ADHD Advice

Notice Description

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide autism and ADHD support services for children and young people (up to 25) and their families. The service covers the East Berkshire geography- Slough, Bracknell Forest and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Support is provided online, by telephone and face to face and includes getting advice & signposting, a central point of contact (helpline and website), parent/carer workshops and peer support, and social sessions for children (aged 5-10). Referrals are accepted from primary care and other professionals; however, families can also self-refer. Access to the service is based on need and is not diagnosis dependent. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide autism and ADHD support services for children and young people (up to 25) and their families. The service covers the East Berkshire geography- Slough, Bracknell Forest and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Support is provided online, by telephone and face to face and includes getting advice & signposting, a central point of contact (helpline and website), parent/carer workshops and peer support, and social sessions for children (aged 5-10). Referrals are accepted from primary care and other professionals; however, families can also self-refer. Access to the service is based on need and is not diagnosis dependent. Frimley ICB has followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Solutions 4 Health under PSR Direct Award C in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation (9) of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The total value of the contract for the initial one-year contract term is PS101,320.00 The full lifetime contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is PS202,641.00. The one-year contract period will commence on the 1 October 2024. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend by up to 1 year

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 midnight 30 September 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-049b4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000431-2025
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
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
£202,641 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 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 FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Lisa Chivers
Contact Email
scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WINDSOR
Postcode
SL4 3DP
Post Town
Slough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Windsor and Maidenhead
Electoral Ward
Old Windsor
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLUTIONS 4 HEALTH

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