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title: "The Provision of a Keyworker Service for Children and Young People in East Berkshire"
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# The Provision of a Keyworker Service for Children and Young People in East Berkshire

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab2aad3-2387-4cc0-bb68-f02a2db81c9f

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## Summary

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of a Keyworker Service for Children and Young People in East Berkshire to Barnardo's. The contract is valued at £1,239,364.63 and will commence in April 2023. This procurement process was conducted through an Open procedure, with the contract period running from 2023 to 2027. The service falls under healthcare services and is governed by the Light Touch Regime. The opportunity was published in late 2022/early 2023, with the contract awarded on 31st March 2023.

The Keyworker Service for Children and Young People in East Berkshire presents a significant opportunity for healthcare providers to support children and families in navigating complex systems, ensuring needs are met promptly. Businesses focusing on healthcare services, particularly those adept in supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs, are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can engage with the contract through the e-procurement system Atamis, with the tender period closing on 6th September 2022. The procurement process seeks to identify the most economically advantageous tender to deliver person-centred healthcare services. The NHS commissioning support unit is overseeing this procurement on behalf of the Commissioners, creating a clear pathway for healthcare providers to contribute to improving healthcare outcomes for children and young people in East Berkshire.

## Notice

The 'Key Working Function' has been developed as a response to the NHS England and NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both, with the most complex needs. NHS Frimley ICB ("the ICB") sought to commission a Keyworker Service for Children and Young People service across East Berkshire. The purpose of the Keyworker service is to support children and young people and their families within East Berkshire to navigate a complex system, have their voices heard, and have their needs met at the right time. The service was procured through an Open procedure, which was undertaken during late 2022/early 2023 to identify the Most Economically Advantageous Tender and therefore determine the incoming provider. The East Berkshire Keyworker Service will be delivered initially in two phases: * Year 1: Keyworker support will be offered to children and young people with a learning disability and autistic children and young people with the most complex needs from ages 0-25 and their families, on the Dynamic Support Register as an inpatient or at risk of admission to a mental health hospital and * Year 2: Keyworker support will be extended to those who face multiple vulnerabilities such as looked after and adopted children, and children and young people moving between services, like moving to adult services. The contract has been awarded to Barnardo's. The total value of the contract is PS519,373.62 for the initial two year contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS1,239,364.63 including the two year extension. The initial two- year period will commence in April 2023. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s). Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e6b429f-e825-4d96-b7c7-514f2e7922d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,239,364 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,239,364 |
| 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 | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | WINDSOR |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL4 3DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Old Windsor |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e6b429f-e825-4d96-b7c7-514f2e7922d5
- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12ee89a-20fa-4ee2-8379-c3ef7f3c7d8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e6b429f-e825-4d96-b7c7-514f2e7922d5
  17th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12ee89a-20fa-4ee2-8379-c3ef7f3c7d8b
  2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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