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Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

08 Jan 2025 at 10:39

Award

19 Dec 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Children's Speech and Language Therapy services in Tees Valley. The contract, valued at £25,200,000, spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2032, with an initial term of five years and an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and does not invoke the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The award marks the start of the Standstill Period, with providers able to make representations until midnight on 3rd January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, focusing on selecting the most suitable provider in compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in paediatric health services, particularly those experienced with speech and language therapy for children. The significant contract value and long-term duration present a stable revenue stream for the awarded provider. Businesses with a proven track record in delivering high-quality paediatric services and those comfortable navigating the PSR procurement regulations are well-suited to compete. Given the existing service provision and focus on continuity of care, firms with robust operational structures and a strong presence in the Tees Valley region will find this contract beneficial for their business growth.

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Notice Title

Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley - MSP

Notice Description

Intention to Award Notice Service: Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley 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 03 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS25,200,000 Length of opportunity: 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: Existing Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2032

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to Award Notice Service: Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Tees Valley 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 03 January 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Lifetime value of contract: PS25,200,000 Length of opportunity: 5 years with an option to extend for an additional 2 years New or existing service: Existing New or incumbent provider: Existing Dates between which the services are intended to be provided: 1st April 25 - 31st March 2032

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 03 January 2025. 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-04c9d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000454-2025
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

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
£25,200,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 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 AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 6SJ
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Pallion
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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