Award

General Acute Services for Essex

NHS MID AND SOUTH ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Oct 2025 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "General Acute Services for Essex," under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract involves the delivery of Essex Care & Treatment Reviews and is categorised under hospital and related services. The location for the service delivery is the Mid and South Essex Health Economy, with a contract period starting on 20th October 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The procurement method followed was a limited process, specifically Direct Award Process A, bypassing the need for a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £140,516.13, was primarily driven by the absence of a realistic alternative provider and took into account quality and price equally. The award was confirmed as of 30th October 2025, establishing the procurement process as complete.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing hospital and related services within integrated care settings. With a focus on the coordination and execution of care and treatment reviews, the contract is well-suited for organisations with a history of successful collaborations in NHS-driven initiatives. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their service portfolio and showcase their ability to operate within the legislative framework set by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, potentially leading to further collaborations and a bolstered reputation in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

General Acute Services for Essex

Notice Description

The delivery of Essex Care & Treatment Reviews with PSG will collaborate with the Engager to arrange the notified CTRs for over 18s, as well as provide administration and panel members to assist the Engager in fulfilling their obligation to complete CTRs in accordance with National DSR policy. It is anticipated that between 15 and 20 reviews will be provided each month throughout the contract period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, co-ordinating commissioner, on behalf of NHS North East Essex Integrated Care Board (SNEE ICB) and NHS West Essex Integrated Care Board (HWE ICB), has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award Process A to Positive Support Group (PSG). The contract commenced on 20th October 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026 with an estimated aggregate contract value of PS140,516.13.

Procurement Information

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. NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process A. Decision makers are: - Finance and Investment Committee and Main ICB Board. Conflicts of interest identified among committee: [0], None Declared. The non-conflicted members have assessed the nature and risk of this conflict, and have decided which steps to take to avoid or manage it. Recused from that agenda item where the conflict existed. COI is managed using the ICB COI process along with NHSE COI guidance and the PSR Regulation 21 and guidance. Contract value is PS140,516.13 for a period of 6 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d6c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069585-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,516 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 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
Additional Buyers

NHS NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB

NHS WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
Esther Pettigew, NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Contact Email
esther.pettigrew@attain.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON, ESSEX
Postcode
SS14 3HG
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVE SUPPORT GROUP

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