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Recovery Support Workers

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Apr 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for "Recovery Support Workers" under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract involves providing community health services to support young people aged 10-17 in accessing support services and advice. The contract, valued at approximately £2,466,179.02, was awarded to Phoenix Futures following a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition. Key criteria for the award included quality, innovation, and social value, with the procurement decision made by the EPUT Executive Operational Committee, Finance and Performance Committee, and EPUT Board. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2030, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses that specialise in community health services, particularly those with a focus on supporting vulnerable young people. Companies with a background in innovative, high-quality service provision, strong collaboration capabilities, and a commitment to social value will find this procurement particularly suited to their strengths. The continuation of established services under this contract can provide a stable and impactful growth opportunity for businesses within the UK healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Recovery Support Workers

Notice Description

PF EL&DS, Recovery Support Workers will support a caseload of young people (10-17-year-olds), accompanying to first appointments, identifying any additional vulnerabilities, and supporting individuals to access support services and advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Description of the services to be provided: Recovery Support Workers.
We are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process A.
The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,466,179.02
Start date: 01/04/2025
Expiry date: 31/03/2030, 5 years plus an option to extend for 2 years

Procurement Information

Continuation of existing established service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015530-2025
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,466,179 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 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
ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Liz Brogan
Contact Email
liz.brogan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7710077469

Buyer Location

Locality
WICKFORD
Postcode
SS11 7XX
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Rettendon and Runwell
Westminster Constituency
Maldon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX FUTURES

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