--- title: "Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education Service PC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT" published: "2024-09-20" --- # Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education Service PC Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dacd5862-62af-473a-b82c-4cc355f20f00.json) ## Summary North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of the NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, is conducting a competitive tendering process to commission a Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education Service in North Tyneside, Northumberland, and Gateshead. The procurement, currently in the Tender stage, falls under the Health and social work services category (CPV 85000000). The submission deadline is 12 noon on 23 October 2024, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2025 for an initial term of three years, extendable by two years. The total contract value is GBP 697,098. The procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, and communications will be managed via the Atamis portal. This opportunity provides substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in delivering educational programs for managing chronic illnesses like Type 2 Diabetes. The contract is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, and the nature of the service allows providers to engage directly with the local community, potentially increasing their market presence and impact. Prospective bidders should be aware of the potential application of the TUPE regulations and are advised to undertake suitable legal and financial due diligence. ## Notice North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Relevant Authority) who are undertaking a competition to commission Type 2 Diabetes Structured Education Service in North Tyneside, Northumberland and Gateshead. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 contract term is for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 01/04/2025 with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the Relevant Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The closing date for submission of competition response is by 12 noon on 23/10/2024. Additional information 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, Providers 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 competition and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including response 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 providers 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 08.00 am - 06.00 pm Competition documentation will be available on the e-tendering site from 20/09/2024 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b58a80f-9be8-402b-adbf-9acffd9db31d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £697,098 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE15 8NY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Lemington | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b58a80f-9be8-402b-adbf-9acffd9db31d - 17 Jun 2024 at 15:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b228b806-cba2-4524-860f-60532c776f24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b58a80f-9be8-402b-adbf-9acffd9db31d 20th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b228b806-cba2-4524-860f-60532c776f24 17th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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