Summary of the contracting process

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is currently in the planning stage for its Learning Disabilities and Autism Engagement Service procurement. This process, beginning with a market engagement, invites expressions of interest by 12th August 2025. The ICB is based in Worcester, UK, and is seeking services related to improving health services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism within Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The planned engagement service is anticipated to commence on 1st April 2026, with a contract spanning three years and an option to extend for an additional two years, making the total potential contract duration five years. The procurement is valued at approximately £110,000 per annum, with a total contract value of £550,000 for the full period, including the extension. This initial stage is crucial for gathering feedback and interest to shape the forthcoming procurement process, which is governed by EU Directive 2014/24/EU.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses experienced in health services and community engagement, particularly those with prior experience in working with persons having lived experiences of learning disabilities and autism. It is an excellent opportunity for organisations capable of establishing a strong physical presence and community ties within Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Suitable candidates for this opportunity should have a proven track record of engaging with local communities and delivering robust service programmes that focus on reducing health inequalities for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Companies in the health services sector, particularly those specialising in community health, patient advocacy, and patient engagement, will find a significant opportunity to leverage their expertise for long-term distribution and collaboration with the NHS ICB under this initiative.

Planning

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board Learning Disabilities and Autism Engagement Service - Expressions of Interest

NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th July 2025 06:56:48 AM
Contract Summary

NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board (the ICB) is seeking initial engagement and feedback from the market to deliver an engagement service on behalf of the ICB for people with lived experience of Learning Disabilities and Autism (LDA). The contract holder would support people who have have lived experience of LDA to engage in the following areas of work, intended to improve health inequalities for people in this population: • Admission avoidance to secure hospitals - including attendance at Care Education and Treatment Review (CETR) panels and delivery of CETR training • Tackling Health Inequalities for Adults with a Learning Disability - including supporting the ICB's annual health check quality programme, completing quality checks of agreed health settings and attending LDA Programme Board and related partner meetings • Learning from the Lives and Deaths of People with a Learning Disability (LeDeR) Programme - providing a lived experience perspective to focused reviews. This service must capture and involve a broad range of people with lived experience of LDA living in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The service provider should have a physical presence in the area and be able to demonstrate strong engagement with local communities over a number of years, with reach extending into both localities. This service is expected to commence on 1st April 2026 for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0565f2

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85100000

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Buyer Name

Lyle Lloyd, MCIPS, Senior Procurement Officer

Buyer Email

lyle.lloyd@nhs.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Kirkham House, John Comyn Drive, Perdiswell

Worcester

WR3 7NS

United Kingdom

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NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board Learning Disabilities and Autism Engagement Service - Expressions of Interest

NHS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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