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Dynamic Key Working for Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties and/or Autism Service in St Helens

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Apr 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is progressing its procurement process for the Dynamic Support Key Working for Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties and/or Autism Service in St Helens. This service aims to provide keyworker support for children and young people, particularly those at risk of hospital admission, and extends to the most vulnerable groups, including looked-after and adopted children. The procurement falls under the Health services category and the Provider Selection Regime, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The intention notice was published on 23 April 2025, initiating a standstill period where representations by providers must be made within eight working days. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8 May 2025, with a duration of 23 months and an annual contract value of £145,000, potentially extendable by an additional 12 months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on health services, particularly those experienced in providing support to children and young people with learning disabilities or autism. Organisations like Barnardo's are suited for such contracts due to their expertise in handling vulnerable groups. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions, enhance service integration, and contribute to reducing health inequalities are encouraged to consider this tender. Given the emphasis on social value and service sustainability, companies with a track record in value-driven health service provision may gain a competitive edge. This procurement method is limited and without prior publication of a call for competition, suggesting that incumbents with proven service delivery records stand a strong chance. Businesses aiming to expand in the healthcare sector should consider this opportunity in St Helens and adapt services for similar regions.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Key Working for Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties and/or Autism Service in St Helens

Notice Description

Keyworker support will be provided to children and young people in St Helens who are inpatients or at risk of being admitted to hospital and where possible will be extended to the most vulnerable children with a learning disability and/or autism, including those who face multiple vulnerabilities such as looked after and adopted children, and children and young people in transition between services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - St Helens Place intend to award a 23 month contract with an option to extend for 12 months via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the Dynamic Key Working for Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties and/or Autism Service in St Helens. The contract will start on the 8th of May 2025, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS145,000.

Options: Option to extend the contract by 12 months

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 within 8 working days. 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-050622
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016443-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£422,917 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Mervyn Kennedy
Contact Email
mervyn.kennedy@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD71 East Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO'S

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