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title: "NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets"
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# NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG - Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23787624-9cac-4791-9735-7ef8450d0f5c

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## Summary

The NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG are currently awarding a contract for a Support Service for Personal Health/Wheelchair Budgets, with a total value of £880,000 over a three-year period, which includes an option to extend for two additional years. The contract will be managed by the Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit, with the service aimed at individuals needing assistance with Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets and Third Party Personal Health Budgets. The contract period begins on 1st November 2021 and concludes on 31st October 2026. The geographical focus encompasses the North West region of England, particularly within the CCGs' areas, implying a significant scope for services in this area.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health support services. Companies capable of providing tailored support for individuals managing their own health services through Direct Payments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation can enhance service delivery to the local population while enabling organisations to expand their client base and contribute to community well-being, especially as the local population requires support for health management amidst varying socio-economic conditions.

## Notice

NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) is working on behalf of NHS Southport & Formby CCG and NHS South Sefton CCG who are awarding a contract for a Support Service for Personal Health / Wheelchair Budgets. This support service is for individuals who require support with Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets; Third Party Personal Health Budgets or Third Party Personal Wheelchair Budgets. The support service will undertake support to individuals for Direct Payment Personal Health Budgets (PHBs). Individuals are expected to buy and manage health services themselves and hold audit trails of their spend. The support service will undertake to support individuals or their carers to manage the Direct Payments and keep an audit trail of these payments. The support service will also undertake support to individuals for Third Party Personal Health Budgets (PHBs). This is where the organisation will hold the money on behalf of the induvial and pay for and arranges the care and support as agreed in a care plan. Third Party Wheelchair Budgets operate in a similar manner where the organisation assists the individual to purchase mobility equipment from outside of the NHS. Additional information: The CCGs published a Future Opportunity Notice on 21st May 2021 inviting any provider to respond to a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Only 1 provider responded to the call for EOIs and was able to demonstrate that they had the skills, experience and capability to deliver the service. Therefore, the CCGs are intending to award a contract to this provider, which is Sefton Carers Centre. Following publication of the VEAT notice on Friday 15th October 2021, there will be a 10-day standstill period, concluding on Monday 25th October 2021. Following satisfactory conclusion of the standstill period, the CCGs will enter into a contract with Sefton Carers Centre for 3 years with the option to extend by 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7749da-1625-41ac-b46c-75ea536f507b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE AND LANCASHIRE COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEFTON CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7749da-1625-41ac-b46c-75ea536f507b
- 27 May 2021 at 14:30 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88f7d0d-e691-49d0-b7ab-f53171e714ef
- 21 May 2021 at 16:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88f7d0d-e691-49d0-b7ab-f53171e714ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c7749da-1625-41ac-b46c-75ea536f507b
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d88f7d0d-e691-49d0-b7ab-f53171e714ef
  27th May 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southseftonccg.nhs.uk

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