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title: "Blackburn with Darwen CCG: Voluntary Ex-Ante Competition Notice (VEAT) Individual Placement & Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033821"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP"
published: "2022-05-16"
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# Blackburn with Darwen CCG: Voluntary Ex-Ante Competition Notice (VEAT) Individual Placement & Support Service

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033821

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## Summary

The Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is currently involved in a procurement process for the Individual Placement & Support Service, classified under miscellaneous health services. This contract was originally awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been extended to ensure service continuity until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is a limited approach, specifically a negotiated award without prior publication of a contract notice. A standstill period was established following the notice publication on 7 April 2022, ending on 19 April 2022, after which Blackpool Council was directly awarded the contract.

This procurement opportunity allows businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and social care, to expand their operations within the public sector. The award is directed towards managing Individual Placement services, hence businesses with expertise in healthcare provision, especially in the realm of mental health and community support services, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. Given the nature of the services and the contract’s long-term engagement, this could be a significant opportunity for smaller firms looking to scale their operations in partnership with public health authorities.

## Notice

Blackburn with Darwen CCG: Voluntary Ex-Ante Competition Notice Individual Placement & Support Service *Please note this is not a call for competition and not a contract opportunity. * NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen CCG for Individual Placement services. The contract is awarded without prior publication on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen CCG The above-named CCG intends to direct award of a 12-month contract for Individual Placement & Support services to Blackpool Council, without a call for competition. Please see below for the justification for the urgent need to directly award this contract in accordance with the regulatory conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackburn with Darwen CCG: Voluntary Ex-Ante Competition Notice Individual Placement & Support Service *Please note this is not a call for competition and not a contract opportunity. * NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are working on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen CCG for Individual Placement services. The contract is awarded without prior publication on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen CCG The above-named CCG intends to direct award of a 12-month contract for Individual Placement & Support services to Blackpool Council, without a call for competition. Please see below for the justification for the urgent need to directly award this contract in accordance with the regulatory conditions.

### Procurement Information

The contract was originally awarded during the COVID-19 pandemic and was extended until 31st March 2022 due to the establishment of the Lancashire & South Cumbria ICS. The start date for the commencement of the ICS as a legal entity was then extended to 1st July 2022. In order to ensure continuity of the service a decision was made to extend the service contract until 31st March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012675-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,095,360 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 2FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn South East |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012675-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://mlcsu.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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