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ICB-NP231 NANSA School for Parents (Steps and Stages)

NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 May 2025 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB), a body governed by public law based in Norwich, has completed the award stage of a contract titled "ICB-NP231 NANSA School for Parents (Steps and Stages)". This falls under the paediatric services industry category and covers specialist early interventions for pre-school children with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement follows a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, with a total lifetime value of £112,654.64, begins on 1 April 2025, running until 31 March 2030, with an optional two-year extension to 31 March 2032. The purchasing method was a limited procurement, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the lack of a realistic alternative provider.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and care services, particularly those adept in supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities. Organisations experienced in delivering complex health and education services are well-suited to engage in similar future opportunities, especially where tailored, long-term interventions are integral. The continuity and specificity of the services required in this contract suggest significant stability and potential growth for businesses aligned with these niche health service demands. Companies can bolster their credentials in this sector by demonstrating proven expertise and sustainable service delivery models.

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Notice Title

ICB-NP231 NANSA School for Parents (Steps and Stages)

Notice Description

Specialist early interventions that promote the development of pre-school children, who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Parents and carers learn essential techniques that support their child's physical, social, and cognitive development; informed and inspired by a range of specialist early intervention approaches.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This award has been made following direct award process A: Steps & Stages offers specialist early interventions that promote the development of pre-school children, who have a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Parents and carers learn essential techniques that support their child's physical, social, and cognitive development; informed and inspired by a range of specialist early intervention approaches The existing provider has been providing this service for a number of years and the nature of the service means that there is no realistic alternative provider. The lifetime value of the contract PS112,654.64 5 year contract term - PS80,467.60 2 year optional extension - PS32,187.04 Lifetime value of contract - PS112,654.64 Contract start date 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 plus an optional extension for a further 2 years to 31 March 2032

Options: 5 year contract term - PS80,467.60 2 year optional extension - PS32,187.04 Lifetime value of contract - PS112,654.64 Contract start date 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2025 plus an optional extension for a further 2 years to 31 March 2032

Procurement Information

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 via Direct Award Process A. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019774-2025
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

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 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 NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NANSA (NORFOLK AND NORWICH SEND ASSOCIATION

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