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# Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice Services

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af17c6ad-1f8d-4b18-871b-c920451c0cd2

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support is leading a procurement process for Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice Services. It involves the commissioning of services in the Health and Social Work Services category. The contract is valued at GBP 1,808,334 and has a tender submission deadline of 12 noon on 15th September 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st February 2024, lasting for an initial 3-year period with a possible 2-year extension. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The contracting authority is North of England Commissioning Support.

This tender for Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice Services presents opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the Health and Social Work Services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a contract value of GBP 2,535,673 awarded to ABL Health Ltd. This presents a chance for suitable businesses to engage with the North of England Commissioning Support and potentially secure contracts. The procurement process emphasises considerations of social value, economic well-being, and technical competence.

## Notice

Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice (H&J) Services. Short description North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a care system support organisation working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (NW) Region and North East & Yorkshire (NE&Y) Region (the Contracting Authorities), who are undertaking a procurement to commission Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice (H&J) Services. Description of the procurement North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a care system support organisation working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (NW) Region and North East & Yorkshire (NE&Y) Region (the Contracting Authorities) who are undertaking a procurement to commission Patient Engagement in North Health & Justice (H&J) Services under NHS Standard Contract terms. The contract term is for an initial period of 3 years and 2 months commencing on 01 February 2024, with the option to extend by 2 years. The closing date for submission of tenders is by 12 noon on 15 September 2023. Additional information: Additional information Firstly, the "Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006" as amended by the "Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014" (TUPE) may apply to this contract. However, Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Secondly, previous publication concerning this procedure publication reference 2023/S 000-015825. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via the Atamis portal at: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. Should bidders have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal; they should contact the Atamis helpdesk via: Support-health@Atamis.co.uk or phone number 0800 9956035 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm Tender documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 16/08/2023. Legal, economic, financial, and technical information Conditions for participation Objective rules and criteria for participation Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, Contracting Authorities must consider: (a) How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area where they exercise their functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, they might act with a view to securing that improvement. Accordingly, the subject matter of the contract has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the Contracting Authority relating to "economic, social, and environmental well-being". The basic principles of the Open Procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of bidders in accordance with The Light Touch Rules Regime, Regulations 74 to 77 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015 No102) (for Health, Social, Education, and certain other Service Contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18e7fc5-5a0a-4990-b1c7-b6dbed9e33e4 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,808,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,535,673 |
| 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABL HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2023 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18e7fc5-5a0a-4990-b1c7-b6dbed9e33e4
- 16 Aug 2023 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69ec612-7c6a-42b7-9df4-831b458f0c17
- 5 Jun 2023 at 11:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea182a-9835-44b1-a225-65cf99b04669

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18e7fc5-5a0a-4990-b1c7-b6dbed9e33e4
  12th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a69ec612-7c6a-42b7-9df4-831b458f0c17
  16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fea182a-9835-44b1-a225-65cf99b04669
  5th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north-west/

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