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Crisis / Drop In service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) has concluded a procurement process for the provision of a "Crisis / Drop In service" in West Lancashire, categorized under health services. This procurement falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded through a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £160,376. The procurement stage had progressed from an intention to award stage by 17th February 2025 to contract award by 3rd March 2025. The service operates within the region of UKD4, which encompasses West Lancashire, specifically delivered by the West Lancashire Crisis & Information Centre.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in crisis and drop-in services. The nature of the direct award process and adherence to PSR criteria favours existing service providers who demonstrate quality, integration, and service sustainability, making it particularly suitable for established providers with a proven track record. The continuity offered by retaining the existing provider ensures stability in service delivery, benefiting both the provider and the patient community. Businesses with innovative approaches that align with criteria such as improving access, reducing health inequalities, and offering social value while fulfilling the necessary regulatory and operational standards will find this procurement valuable for strategic growth and service diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Crisis / Drop In service

Notice Description

The provision of a Crisis / Drop In service in West Lancashire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Crisis / Drop In service in West Lancashire. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2026 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS157,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004035-2026
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
£157,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

West Lancashire Crisis & Information Centre

Further Information

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