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BLMK ICB Live Life High Intensity User and Social Prescribing (Milton Keynes) Service

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 15:51

Award

14 Mar 2025 at 21:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the "BLMK ICB Live Life High Intensity User and Social Prescribing (Milton Keynes) Service". This procurement falls under the community health services category, focusing on services aimed at improving health outcomes through social prescribing. The social prescribing service is particularly designed to encourage individuals to self-manage their health conditions while reducing social isolation. The contract, awarded through a direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, begins on 1st April 2025 and runs for one year, valued at £203,993. The procurement method utilised was a limited tender process without a prior call for competition due to specific regulatory exemptions, and the award was confirmed on 14th March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those focusing on community health and social prescribing. The tender is particularly well-suited for organisations with experience in social support services, community group coordination, and healthcare provision in the Milton Keynes area. It offers a pathway for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the public health sector, especially those that can deliver innovative, person-centred care models. Companies like People Potential Possibilities, a large-scale supplier with expertise in delivering community health services, are ideal candidates for such tenders, aligning with the strategic goals of health improvement and social wellbeing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLMK ICB Live Life High Intensity User and Social Prescribing (Milton Keynes) Service

Notice Description

The Social Prescribing service provides social support for individuals by supporting, signposting and connecting people to community groups, activity and provision in the local area. Improving health outcomes by encouraging clients to self-mange their conditions, reducing social isolation and dependence on unplanned use of health and social care services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Social Prescribing service provides social support for individuals by supporting, signposting and connecting people to community groups, activity and provision in the local area. Improving health outcomes by encouraging clients to self-mange their conditions, reducing social isolation and dependence on unplanned use of health and social care services.

The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The services are intended to be provided for a period of one year from 01st April 2025.

Procurement Information

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048184-2025
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,699 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20259 months 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLE POTENTIAL POSSIBILITIES

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