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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TenderUpdate

20 Dec 2024 at 10:46

Award

06 Dec 2024 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board - County Durham Place has announced an intention to award the contract for Children's Speech and Language Therapy services in County Durham. This falls under the paediatric services category and is part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract has a total lifetime value of £18,200,000 and will span five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The contract is expected to start from 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. The announcement marks the start of the Standstill Period, and representations by providers must be submitted by midnight on 18th December 2024. The contract has formally been awarded on 19th December 2024, with the service to be provided within the County Durham region (UKC).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric and speech therapy services, especially those committed to an integrated therapies model in collaboration with education and health partners. The procurement method used is limited, bypassing the usual call for competition, which highlights the importance of meeting specific service quality and accessibility criteria. Businesses with a robust track record in providing high-quality, equitable care for children and a strong collaborative approach with existing health and educational frameworks will find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise. The awarded contract to County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust reinforces the expectation for high service standards and effective integration within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NECS521 Children's Speech and Language Therapy in County Durham

Notice Description

Intention to Award Notice. Service: County Durham Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service 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 on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS18,200,000.00 Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: New Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to Award Notice. Service: County Durham Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service 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 on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS18,200,000.00 Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: New Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2030

Options: Length of opportunity: 5 years, plus the option to extend for an additional 2 years.

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 decision makers by midnight on 18/12/2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041138-2024
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
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 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 North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board - County Durham Place
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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