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04 Jun 2025 at 08:52

Award

21 May 2025 at 20:45

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has concluded the procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C for Community Health Services. The contract titled "Depression and Wellbeing Calls," valued at £131,163, was awarded to Trust Links Limited after observing the standstill period from 22nd May 2025 to 3rd June 2025. This procurement falls under the services category and involves direct award process C to ensure continuity of care for the vulnerable patient population in the Mid and South Essex region. The contract term spans from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with expertise in mental health interventions. It exemplifies a procurement method that supports the seamless transition of service provision, ensuring quality and efficiency. Enterprises adept at delivering integrated, collaborative solutions and enhancing service sustainability would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities, as the healthcare sector increasingly values these qualities. The process highlights the importance of maintaining performance standards and meeting service specifications, a valuable insight for SMEs looking to enter or expand in this industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Depression and Wellbeing Calls (Contract Award)

Notice Description

This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has awarded a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process, following the publication of the 'Intention to Award Notice' (Notice Number: 2025/S 000-024400 | Notice Reference: 2025-043357) on the 21st May 2025. The Authority has observed the standstill period from the 22nd May 2025 until the 03rd June 2025 and did not receive representation from the market. The Authority is publishing this Corrigendum notice to conclude this process and formally award for the provision of Depression & Wellbeing Calls to the provider Trust Links. The duration is for a 6 month term from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The total aggregate value of the contract value over the term is PS131,163.00.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is intended to communicate that NHS Mid and South Essex ICB (herein referred to as the 'Authority') intends to award a contract to an existing provider, under the Provider Selection Regime DAP C process, to provide for continuity of service and safety of service users. The Depression & Wellbeing Calls support services users in Mid and South Essex as part of the mental health intervention services to ensure the continued, effective and safe service provision for vulnerable patient population. The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. The proposed contracting arrangements are not changing considerably and this short term contract is proposed to ensure continued and safe service provision whilst the Authority undertakes a competitive procurement approach for a new service, that will supersede the existing contract arrangements. The short term contract is for a 6 month term from 1st April 2025 to 30th September 2025. The total contract value over the term is PS131,163.00 The Contracting Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following a direct award process C. The existing provider is satisfying the requirements of the original contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process, and the supplier meets the requirements specified, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract. The incumbent provider is currently meeting contractual requirements in line with the service specification. The 5 criteria were weighted equally at 20%, as all were deemed to be equally important for this service. Key criteria was specified and assessed against each criteria based on current service delivery model and performance.

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 03rd June 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-051c5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029692-2025
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
SME

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
£31,163 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 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 Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Basildon
Electoral Ward
Fryerns
Westminster Constituency
Basildon and Billericay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRUST LINKS LIMITED

Further Information

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