Planning

NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham

NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE

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30 Sep 2024 at 09:24

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Children’s Speech and Language Therapy services in County Durham. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and will follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process, deviating from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £18.2 million and is classified under paediatric services. Key dates include the live notice period from 30 September to 14 October 2024, with the contract anticipated to commence on 01 April 2025 and run for five years with an option for a two-year extension. The service aims to develop an integrated children’s therapies model, ensuring coordinated support for children and their families within the region of County Durham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric health services, particularly those with expertise in speech and language therapy. Companies that can offer innovative, integrated therapy solutions and have experience working within the NHS framework will be well-positioned to compete. The long-term contract and potential for extension provide a stable revenue stream and a platform for implementing long-term strategic growth. The procurement is an excellent opportunity for service providers seeking to establish or expand their presence in the health and social work services sector, focusing on comprehensive and collaborative care models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham

Notice Description

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across County Durham. The long-term vision is to develop this further by working with a new provider to develop an integrated children's therapies model. The goal is to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach that addresses the diverse needs of children and their families, ensuring that every child receives the right support at the right time in the right settings. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 01 April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC ICB) (the Relevant Authority) who intend to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process to award a contract for the provision of a Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham. This service specification outlines the requirements for delivering a children's speech and language therapy service across County Durham. The long-term vision is to develop this further by working with a new provider to develop an integrated children's therapies model. The goal is to provide a coordinated and collaborative approach that addresses the diverse needs of children and their families, ensuring that every child receives the right support at the right time in the right settings. The contract will be for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years, commencing on 01 April 2025. Additional information: The intention to follow the most suitable provider notice will be live between 30 September and 14 October 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031124-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD - COUNTY DURHAM PLACE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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