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title: "NECS374 Family Support Service for Children and Young People with a Neurodevelopmental Need NHS Tees Valley CCG and Tees Valley Local Authorities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029586"
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# NECS374 Family Support Service for Children and Young People with a Neurodevelopmental Need NHS Tees Valley CCG and Tees Valley Local Authorities

Buyer: NHS TEES VALLEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029586

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) in partnership with several local authorities to establish a Family Support Service for Children and Young People with Neurodevelopmental Needs. This initiative falls under the health services category and follows an open procurement method as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically under the Light Touch Regime. Key dates include the deadline for submission of tender returns, which was set for 12 noon on 30 December 2020, and the procurement was made available for viewing on the In-Tend e-tendering portal from 11 December 2020. The initial contract was for a duration of two years, with the potential for a one-year extension depending on performance. The contracting authority's focus includes improving the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in providing support for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to social value and have the capacity to deliver inclusive and tailored care services would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Moreover, the electronic tendering process offers accessibility for potential providers, enabling them to engage in the procurement process conveniently.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and Darlington Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Tees Valley Local Authorities) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is acting as lead Contracting Authority in this procurement. The CCG and the Tees Valley Local Authorities are commissioning a Family Support Service for Children and Young People with a Neurodevelopmental Need: The contract will be for 2 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period; Optional extension will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 11 December 2020. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 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. The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12 Noon on 30 December 2020. The Contracting Authorities and NECS reserve the right to cancel the tender process at any point and will not be held liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of the tender process or for any other costs incurred by those tendering for the contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group (the CCG) and Darlington Borough Council, Hartlepool Borough Council, Middlesbrough Council, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (Tees Valley Local Authorities) and is managing this procurement process. The CCG is acting as lead Contracting Authority in this procurement. The CCG and the Tees Valley Local Authorities are commissioning a Family Support Service for Children and Young People with a Neurodevelopmental Need: The contract will be for 2 years initial contract period with a possible 12 months extension period; Optional extension will be at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory financial and contractual performance. The procurement will be available to view on the In-Tend e-tendering portal on 11 December 2020. This procurement process will mirror that of the Open procedure as in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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. The deadline for submission of all tender returns is 12 Noon on 30 December 2020. The Contracting Authorities and NECS reserve the right to cancel the tender process at any point and will not be held liable for any costs resulting from any cancellation of the tender process or for any other costs incurred by those tendering for the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003614-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS TEES VALLEY CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Additional buyers | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL; HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL; MIDDLESBROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL; REDCAR AND CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL; STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS3 6AL |
| 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 | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton North |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003614-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk
- http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk
- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nhsnecsu/aspx/Home
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:603238-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://teesvalleyccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0268
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0381
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0520
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1280
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA31749
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA7941
- https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/Pages/default.aspx
- https://www.stockton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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