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Contingency Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Service - Wrap Around Service

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)

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22 Apr 2025 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) is overseeing the procurement process for the "Contingency Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Service - Wrap Around Service" project. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on medical practice and related services, with operations based in Sussex. The current stage of this procurement is the award phase, with a contract formally awarded on 10th April 2025. The contract extends from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2026, valuing £2,892,849 over an 18-month period. This procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and was awarded through a direct award process. Key evaluation criteria included quality, value, integration, and social value, emphasizing the need for a service that accommodates vulnerabilities and promotes access to healthcare.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with a focus on innovative medical solutions and community outreach. The awarded contract represents a substantial investment in regional healthcare services for vulnerable populations, including asylum seekers and refugees, enhancing service provision while ensuring sustainable and integrative approaches. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare and those experienced in serving diverse communities will find this project particularly suitable for their growth objectives. The emphasis on value and innovation makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to excel in progressive healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Contingency Asylum, Refugee and Migrant Service - Wrap Around Service

Notice Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The wrap around service will deliver a seven-day service with clinical cover between the hours of 8am - 8pm across the whole of Sussex for asylum seekers in contingency hotels commissioned by the Home Office, those with settled status under the ACRs scheme and Ministry of Defence sites for those with settled status under the ARAP scheme. They will provide a wraparound service for urgent medical needs whilst liaising with other key stakeholders including general practice, local acute providers, mental health services, community services, voluntary community sector, county councils.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: This is an intention to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. The total contract value will be for PS2,892,849 beginning 1st April 2025 and ending 30th September 2026. Contract value per annum = PS1,928,566 Total length of contract = 18 months The wrap around service will deliver a seven-day service with clinical cover between the hours of 8am - 8pm across the whole of Sussex for asylum seekers in contingency hotels commissioned by the Home Office, those with settled status under the ACRs scheme and Ministry of Defence sites for those with settled status under the ARAP scheme. They will provide a wraparound service for urgent medical needs whilst liaising with other key stakeholders including general practice, local acute providers, mental health services, community services, voluntary community sector, county councils.

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 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight (23:59) on 8th April 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-04f9a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016254-2025
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

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,892,849 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)
Contact Name
Stuart Meredith
Contact Email
stuart.meredith1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE FOR BETTER CARE

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