Award

Retain and Regain Employment Support

NHS CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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24 Apr 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Central East Integrated Care Board has issued an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Retain and Regain Employment Support" contract, primarily focusing on health services including support for patients with neurodiversity. The intended contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This procurement is carried out without prior publication, in accordance with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The notice marks the start of the standstill period, with representations to be made by 6th May 2026. Changes in the structures of Integrated Care Boards are anticipated during and post the contract duration which might affect this service area in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in providing employment support services within healthcare, focusing on neurodiverse patients. As the process is a direct award without prior competition, established providers delivering similar services may find a competitive advantage. Businesses within the UKH12 region, with capabilities to expand or enhance their offerings in health service provisions, particularly those that can adapt to ongoing systemic changes within NHS structures, would be well-positioned to engage. By aligning with this procurement, companies can strengthen partnerships within the healthcare sector, especially with the reputable NHS Central East Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Title

Retain and Regain Employment Support

Notice Description

Service for Retain and Regain Employment support, including for patients with neurodiversity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Central East ICB, previously Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C for a duration of 12 months, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2027. The financial values included are indicative and subject to final approval. This service is for Retain and Regain Employment support, including for patients with neurodiversity. Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. C&P ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs.

Options: Option to extend for 2 years.

Procurement Information

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 the relevant authority by 6 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037782-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20263 months 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 CENTRAL EAST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELY
Postcode
CB7 4EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
East Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Ely West
Westminster Constituency
Ely and East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAYTHROUGH

Further Information

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