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title: "NECS396 - Crisis Alternative Service"
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# NECS396 - Crisis Alternative Service

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7e1ca7a-78b8-49c4-b02b-4c9a4151b003

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is seeking suppliers for the "NECS396 - Crisis Alternative Service" contract within the health and social work services sector. This procurement, which follows the Open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, has a contract value of £1.2 million and involves an initial term of two years with a potential one-year extension based on performance and funding. The delivery area is in Yorkshire and the Humber, and the tender period concluded on 21 January 2022, with the contract commencing on 1 July 2022 and running until 30 June 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health services. Companies that specialise in mental health care, crisis intervention, and community support services would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract allows businesses to contribute to vital community health initiatives while potentially expanding their reach and reputation within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) to commission a Crisis Alternative Service: The contract will be for * 2 years initial contract period with a possible 12 month extension period; Optional extension will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance and available funding. 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 and Competition) (No. 2) Regulations 2013. Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 Contracting Authorities must also 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. Additional Information Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to this procurement 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 providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including your submission, will be conducted via the portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home It is free to register on the portal, which can be accessed at any time of day. Should you have any queries, or are having problems registering on the portal, you should contact the e-Tendering provider by Email: support@in-tend.com or by phone on 0844 2728810 Helpdesk Availability - Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5.00pm. Note all bidders will be required to submit their ITT responses by the deadline provided within the tender documents by 12 noon 21 January 2022 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/326d2f15-a5c8-421d-840f-4f4b4c3b9e50 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,400,000 |
| 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 | STOCKTON-ON-TEES |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS17 6BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Electoral ward | Mandale & Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE CELLAR TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2022 at 07:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326d2f15-a5c8-421d-840f-4f4b4c3b9e50
- 26 Nov 2021 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7dd85f-40ce-488e-aa95-30f1aafa839c
- 19 Jul 2021 at 15:27 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2624d-e49d-4f9e-a1d6-5b74b6a2ca82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326d2f15-a5c8-421d-840f-4f4b4c3b9e50
  25th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d7dd85f-40ce-488e-aa95-30f1aafa839c
  26th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0a2624d-e49d-4f9e-a1d6-5b74b6a2ca82
  19th July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu
  Request for Information Documentation

## Notice URLs

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

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