Planning

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

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council is in the planning phase of a public procurement process for the "Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community." This engagement is categorised under the health and social work services industry, intended to support the UKD42 region, specifically within Blackpool. As per the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, the procurement involves a proposed contract with key dates including a standstill period starting the day after the notice's publication on 28th October 2025, and a deadline for provider representations by midnight on 7th November 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £160,500 gross, with a service contract period from 29th October 2025 to 22nd April 2026, potentially extending to 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement process is accommodating these entities. Businesses with expertise in providing family wellbeing services within neonatal care settings, both in hospitals and in community environments, will find this tender aligns well with their service capabilities. By securing this contract, firms can enhance their service portfolio, gain credibility in the public health sector, and contribute to community health initiatives within the Blackpool area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Provision of a Family Wellbeing Service in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Community. 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 FO3 notice is faulty, Cabinet Office advise to use UK2 notice. 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.

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/068920-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 22 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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