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title: "NECS351 Darlington iMSK"
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# NECS351 Darlington iMSK

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9c37e81-64cb-4946-9455-5d4a25da5834

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), acting on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group, is conducting a procurement process for the Darlington Integrated MSK Service (NECS351). The contract will last for an initial two-year period starting from 1 April 2022, with the potential for a one-year extension based on performance. This procurement follows the Open procedure as specified in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, applicable to health care services under the Light Touch Regime. The tender submission deadline was set for 12:00 noon on 15 October 2021, with a total contract value of approximately £3,120,428, aimed at enhancing health and social work services in Darlington, located in the North East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in healthcare delivery, particularly those focusing on musculoskeletal (MSK) services. Businesses which have experience in integrated health services and understand the socio-economic implications of public health contracts would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on social value in the procurement process suggests that bidders who can demonstrate a commitment to improving local well-being may have an advantage in securing this contract.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) (the Contracting Authority) The CCG is commissioning an Integrated MSK service for Darlington. The contract will be for an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The contract will commence from 01 April 2022. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) in respect of Health Care Services under the Light Touch Regime, Regulations 74 - 76 and the National Health Service (Procurement, Patient Choice & Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Contracting Authority must consider: (a) How, what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and (b) How, in conducting the process of procurement, it 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 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply. 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. 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 your submission, will be conducted via the in-tend portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu 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 in-tend helpdesk via: support@in-tend.com or 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065 The helpdesk is open Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 15 September 2021 The closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon 15 October 2021. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems with effect from 01 March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59d23a0-b288-4df7-b5a9-c9fbcace5f7f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,120,428 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,081,904 |
| 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 | DURHAM. |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 2YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2022 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59d23a0-b288-4df7-b5a9-c9fbcace5f7f
- 16 Sep 2021 at 08:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1048d178-2072-4c49-8acf-5e9dae39a54a
- 15 Sep 2021 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1048d178-2072-4c49-8acf-5e9dae39a54a
- 28 May 2021 at 09:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3a5d41-27ea-4ae0-b3ff-feeb4c5e9d89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59d23a0-b288-4df7-b5a9-c9fbcace5f7f
  4th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1048d178-2072-4c49-8acf-5e9dae39a54a
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f3a5d41-27ea-4ae0-b3ff-feeb4c5e9d89
  28th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu

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