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title: "NECS340 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Service"
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# NECS340 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Service

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1c6f93e-c3d4-4010-bbd5-eb644c4718ac

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is overseeing the procurement of a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Service on behalf of the NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). The procurement process is currently in the award stage, as the contract was awarded on 16 March 2022, with a contract value of £8,017,023. The service is classified under health services (CPV 85100000), and the contract period spans from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2029. Interested bidders were required to submit their tenders by 11 October 2021, with all submissions conducted via the NECS e-tendering system.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for businesses that specialise in healthcare services, specifically those that can provide integrated care for musculoskeletal conditions. Given the emphasis on social value as stipulated in the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, companies that can demonstrate a commitment to improving economic, social, and environmental well-being in the North East region may have a competitive advantage. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their local knowledge and agility in delivering responsive care services.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who wish to commission a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Service. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems (ICS) with effect from 1st March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and 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. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 10 September 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 11 October 2021. Additional information: North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) who wish to commission a Musculoskeletal (MSK) Integrated Care Service. N.B. Due to currently proposed legislation which may mean that the current responsibilities of CCGs will transfer into Integrated Care Systems (ICS) with effect from 1st March 2022, the ultimate commissioner for this contract may change. The basic principles that mirror that of the open procedure will be followed for this procurement to test the capacity, capability, and technical competence of tenderers in accordance with the Light Touch Regime within The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended), ensuring a fair, open and transparent process in accordance with NHS (Procurement, Patient Choice and 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. This procurement will be conducted via the NECS e-tendering system (In-tend) as such there will be no hard copy documents issued to bidders and all communications between bidders and NECS, including tender submissions, will be conducted via the In-tend portal. To express an interest in tendering for this procurement, please register on the In-tend e-tendering portal, which can be found at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu and follow the registration instructions. Please note that it is free to register on In-tend, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems using the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone 0844 2728810 (Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm). PLEASE NOTE: Tender documentation will be available via In-tend from 10 September 2021 and the closing date for receipt of tenders is 12 noon on 11 October 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99afb97-18d1-40a8-82e8-713b061c02e6 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | 2 Dec 2020 |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,145,312 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,017,023 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | NORTH 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) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2022 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99afb97-18d1-40a8-82e8-713b061c02e6
- 10 Sep 2021 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00918f7e-d783-4e60-b2bb-c7ffa8c33325
- 18 Nov 2020 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d9e36b-b29d-4c56-805c-dad35db90f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f99afb97-18d1-40a8-82e8-713b061c02e6
  16th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00918f7e-d783-4e60-b2bb-c7ffa8c33325
  10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37d9e36b-b29d-4c56-805c-dad35db90f66
  18th November 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/home
  Request for Information Market Engagement Documents
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

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

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