NENC017 Getting Advice & Getting Help Service Children and Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services - Tees Valley for NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board - Tees Valley Place - Intention to award Notice

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2025 at 10:00

TenderUpdate

01 Aug 2025 at 15:32

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 12:09

TenderUpdate

25 Jul 2025 at 13:23

TenderUpdate

06 Jun 2025 at 16:28

Tender

23 May 2025 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the NENC017 Getting Advice & Getting Help Service for Children and Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services in the Tees Valley area. This contract falls under the "services" industry category with a focus on health services. The contract was awarded through the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services regulations 2023, and the Procurement Act 2023 does not apply here. The contract is valued at £27,218,752 and covers a term of five years starting from 1 January 2026, with an optional two-year extension. The contract was awarded to Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust, located in Darlington, UK, following a tender process managed under an open procedure. The standout feature of this procurement is its completion under the award stage, with the contract award notice confirmed on 18 August 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in delivering healthcare services related to mental health and child welfare. Companies with expertise in healthcare service delivery, especially within the NHS framework, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in contracts like this could help businesses expand their portfolio and demonstrate capability in large-scale healthcare provision. In addition, complying with relevant regulations, such as the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, may provide competitive advantages. The integration of electronic tendering via the Atamis portal facilitates efficient communication and submission processes, offering a streamlined approach for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

NENC017 Getting Advice & Getting Help Service Children and Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services - Tees Valley for NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board - Tees Valley Place - Intention to award Notice

Notice Description

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission NENC017 Getting Advice & Getting Help Service Children and Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services - Tees Valley under NHS Standard Contract 2025-26 Atamis Project Reference C358073. Intention to award Notice This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 January 2026, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Intention to award Notice This is an intention to award notice to advise that the relevant authority intends to award a contract under a competitive process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) do not apply to this award. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission NENC017 Getting Advice & Getting Help Service Children and Young People's Mental Health & Wellbeing Services - Tees Valley under NHS Standard Contract 2025-26 Atamis Project Reference C358073. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Procurement Act 2023) do not apply to this award. The contract term is for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 January 2026, with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response was by 12 Noon on 26 June 2025. Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Providers are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly An electronic tendering tool is being utilised to manage this competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications, including response submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should providers have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation was available on the e-tendering site from 23 May 2025. 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 decision makers by midnight on 13 August 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill. Written representation should be sent to: nencicb.procurement@nhs.net. Details of the individual(s) making the award decision: Decision Makers were NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board Contracting and Procurement Committee No conflicts of interest were identified

Options: The service has an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052234
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049363-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£27,244,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£27,244,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,218,752 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

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