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WSCC- Healthy Weight for Families (reprocurement)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Jan 2025 at 15:07

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04 Nov 2024 at 17:12

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) has completed the procurement process for the re-procurement of the "Healthy Weight for Families (reprocurement)" programme, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000). The contract, which falls under the Provider Selection Regime of the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, has been awarded via Direct Award C process without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract aims to deliver a tier 2 weight management programme for children aged 5-19 and their families within the West Sussex region and will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The total value of the contract is £450,000 excluding VAT. Representations by providers were to be made by 14 November 2024 during the standstill period following the intention to award notice published on 4 November 2024.

This tender presents valuable business opportunities for providers specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in weight management programmes for children and families. It is ideal for businesses that demonstrate quality service delivery, innovation, and the ability to manage increased demand while maintaining high performance standards. Companies focusing on integration, collaboration, and reducing health inequalities through blended support options and with a commitment to local community values will be well-suited to compete. The award decision recognised the importance of social value, emphasising local employment and environmentally friendly practices, creating an advantageous environment for SMEs invested in these principles.

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Notice Title

WSCC- Healthy Weight for Families (reprocurement)

Notice Description

Re-procurement under HCA PSR using Direct Award C for the Tier 2 weight management programme for children from 5-19 and their families for West Sussex County Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Health and Care Act 2022 Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
Healthy Weight for Families (HWfF) is a countywide tier 2 weight management service for children aged between 5-16 years who are overweight or obese. The service offers a tailored programme of support based on a holistic assessment of need that aims to improve knowledge around food and nutrition, reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity, and support around mental health and wellbeing.
The initial 12-week programme is delivered with the child and family in their home and/or other appropriate settings, such as schools and family hubs. This is tailored to meet the specific needs of the child and family. Following this, further support may be offered dependent upon the needs of the family. 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 12 midnight on 14/11/2024 via email .

Options: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Weighting 100.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b3db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002731-2025
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Daiga Allen
Contact Email
bsdprocurement@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

START

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