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Social Prescribing (PSR Direct Award Option C - Intent to award notice)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2024 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council is in the process of awarding a contract for the Provision of Social Prescribing Services to Action Together CIO, an existing provider. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) option C and is being awarded through a direct award process, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £3.9 million over six years, from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2030, with no option to extend. The key procurement criteria focus on quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, sustainability, and social value. The intended award was publicly noted on 7th October 2024, kicking off the standstill period, with representations from providers required by the 18th of October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in community health services and social prescribing. Businesses with a strong focus on improving community health, reducing social isolation, and enhancing general wellbeing would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality, collaboration, and integration signals a preference for providers with comprehensive, innovative service delivery methods. SMEs like Action Together CIO, who have a proven track record and established partnerships in the Oldham region, are ideal candidates for such contracts, paving the way for sustainable community development and enhanced local health outcomes.

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Notice Title

Social Prescribing (PSR Direct Award Option C - Intent to award notice)

Notice Description

The Provision of Social Prescribing services in Oldham.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). High level outcomes which the service is expected to make a direct contribution to: * Reducing the proportion of people experiencing social isolation * Reducing the proportion of people experiencing loneliness * Reducing the proportion of people with low self-reported wellbeing * Reducing the level of health inequalities in the borough Contract start date: 1 November 2024 Contract end date: 31 October 2030 Option to extend: None Total contract value: PS3,900,000 (PS650,000 per annum) Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 decision makers by midnight on 18/10/2024 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk

Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: 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 18/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR option C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a675
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032109-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 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
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
James England
Contact Email
james.england@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1617703000

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UG
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Oldham East and Saddleworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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