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Lancashire and Cumbria Liaison and Diversion and RECONNECT Services

NHS ENGLAND - NORTH WEST

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03 Apr 2025 at 08:29

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England - North West has awarded contracts for the provision of Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services, and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services in Lancashire and Cumbria. This procurement falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and hence, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply. The services, classified under the industry category of health services (CPV 85100000), were urgently directly awarded to Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, with the contracts commencing on 1 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The total value of the Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services contract is £4,243,769.21, while the Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services contract is valued at £726,072.

These tender awards present significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision and support of mental health and community health services. Companies specialised in structured psychological support for individuals in the criminal justice system or those under court-ordered community sentences may find this tender particularly relevant. The opportunity for collaboration and sub-contracting arrangements with the Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust during the 12-month span offers a chance for business growth and an enhanced service portfolio. The direct award ensures continuity of service, providing stability and potential future prospects for service improvement and expansion.

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Notice Title

Lancashire and Cumbria Liaison and Diversion and RECONNECT Services

Notice Description

NHS England - North West (the Relevant Authority) have issued an urgent contract awards to deliver Liaison and Diversion & RECONNECT services and Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria for a period of 12 months.

Lot Information

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria under the NHS Standard Contract. The service will offer assessment, advice and onward support and referrals to those entering and exiting the criminal justice system. Following the recommendation report from the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel review, the Relevant Authority has made the decision to abandon the competitive process and re-run the procurement exercise for this service. The Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for this process to be completed while maintaining continuity of service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS4,243,769.21. This is an existing service. The contract commences 01 April 2025.

Lancashire and Cumbria Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services

Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria under the NHS Standard Contract. The service will offer structured psychological support to those subject to a court ordered community sentence. Following a procurement process that resulted in a non award of contract, the Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for a new procurement process to be completed while maintaining continuity of service. The lifetime value of the contract is PS726,072 This is an existing service. The contract commences on 1 April 2025.

Procurement Information

Liaison & Diversion and RECONNECT Services for Lancashire and Cumbria. Following the recommendation report from the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel review, the Relevant Authority has made the decision to abandon and re-run the procurement exercise for this service. Mental Health Treatment Requirement Services for Lancashire and Cumbria. Following a procurement process that resulted in a non award of contract, the Relevant Authority has issued a contract via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. The Relevant Authority has issued contracts via urgent direct award to the incumbent provider for a period of 12 months. This period allows sufficient time for the new procurement processes to be completed while maintaining continuity of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,969,841 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 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 ENGLAND - NORTH WEST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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