Award

Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 15:18

Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has concluded the contract award process for the "Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community." This procurement, conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was awarded using the direct award process without competition, considering it a below-threshold contract. The contract period commences on 12 November 2025 and ends on 22 April 2026, with a potential extension for one additional year, subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The buying organisation, Blackpool Council, located in the UKD42 region, has formalised the award to Lancashire Women, who will deliver services within the health services category, valued at £133,750.00.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of providing family wellbeing support in neonatal intensive care and community settings. Organisations that are committed to delivering quality healthcare services stand to benefit from the potential contract extension, enabling sustained business growth and development. Businesses aligned with these services and possessing the capability for impactful community-based projects would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement exercises, potentially expanding their scope and presence within the public sector health service market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community

Notice Description

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. Due to FO3 notice being faulty, Cabinet Office advised use of UK2 notice followed by UK6 award notice. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. Anticipated contract dates: 29 October 2025 to 22 April 2026 with option to extend by 1 plus 1 year subject to satisfactory contract review and funding availability. There were no representations made during the standstill period. There were no conflicts of interests received.

Planning Information

Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community. 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. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.' Notice UK03 is faulty Cabinet Office advise to use this notice UK2. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 7th November 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d523
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072879-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ftsprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANCASHIRE WOMEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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