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17 Apr 2025 at 15:47

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18 Mar 2025 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "Diabetes Structured Education - East & North Hertfordshire" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract was awarded through a direct award process C on 17th April 2025, following a standstill period from 18th March 2025 to 28th March 2025. The value of the contract is £93,068 per annum, with an optional one-year extension, totalling £186,136 if extended. The contract is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered in East & North Hertfordshire either virtually or in local venues like village halls and GP surgery spaces.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing educational programs for diabetes management. Companies with expertise in delivering both in-person and virtual health education sessions are well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses that can innovate and adapt to diverse patient needs, such as offering multilingual courses, will find this tender particularly relevant. The confirmed supplier, Spirit Healthcare Ltd, has a history of satisfactory performance, ensuring continuity and consistency in patient care.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Diabetes Structured Education - East & North Hertfordshire

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.<br/><br/>This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. <br/><br/>The contract award date is 17th April 2025, and the standstill period took place between 18th March 2025 and 28th March 2025. The business case included the recommendation to award the contract under Provider Selection Regime Process C and was approved by the ICB Enhanced Financial Scrutiny Panel on 23rd August 2024. The contract will be for one year from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an optional one year extension until 31st March 2027. The value of the new contract is PS93,068 per annum. Should the optional extension be used, the contract value for the two year period is PS186,136.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider delivers education session for patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, to support them to make healthy choices and improvements in their own health.
HWEICB intend to award a contract to the existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
The contract will be a one year plus optional one year extension. The value of the contract is PS93,068 per annum.

Options: The contract will be a one year plus optional one year extension.

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 the relevant authority by 28th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eec4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016014-2025
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
£186,136 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIRIT HEALTHCARE LTD

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