--- title: "Diabetes Structured Education" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042a26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a26.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2024-02-01" --- # Diabetes Structured Education Buyer: NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042a26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042a26.json) ## Summary The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Diabetes Structured Education services. The contract, valued at £108,579 (excluding VAT) and awarded to Spirit Healthcare Limited, extends from 1st February 2024 to 31st March 2025. This contract allows for a full review of the current service provision across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The contract follows a competitive tender process and supports patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by offering structured education sessions designed to improve their health management skills. This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services sector to engage with the NHS for service provision. With a focus on patient care and education, businesses offering health education services or specialised healthcare solutions can find potential growth avenues. The procurement process, steered by the NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, emphasises a commitment to enhancing patient services and supports the development of innovative healthcare delivery models. Businesses keen on contributing to healthcare advancements can benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities that align with their expertise and service offerings. ## Notice This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made by the Contracting Authority; Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs). On 29th December 2023, the Authority published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) (Reference: 2023/S 000-038034) to inform the market of its intention to award the contract. The Authority applied a voluntary 10-day standstill period prior to conclusion of the contract. The contract award is made to Spirit Healthcare Limited for the provision of Diabetes Structured Education services across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The new proposed contract will start on 1st February 2024 and will expire on 31st March 2025. The contract was originally awarded via a competitive tender process and has been in place since 1st February 2019. The total cumulative value of the service to end January 2024 is PS634,410.19 (excluding VAT and excluding the value of the proposed new contract). The value of this new contract is PS108,579 (excl. VAT). This short-term contract will allow a full review of the current service provision across the wider Integrated Care Board area to inform the future commissioning of the structured education service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made by the Contracting Authority; Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board, (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs). On 29th December 2023, the Authority published a Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice (VEAT) (Reference: 2023/S 000-038034) to inform the market of its intention to award the contract. The Authority applied a voluntary 10-day standstill period prior to conclusion of the contract. The contract award is made to Spirit Healthcare Limited for the provision of Diabetes Structured Education services across Hertfordshire and West Essex. The new proposed contract will start on 1st February 2024 and will expire on 31st March 2025. The contract was originally awarded via a competitive tender process and has been in place since 1st February 2019. The total cumulative value of the service to end January 2024 is PS634,410.19 (excluding VAT and excluding the value of the proposed new contract). The value of this new contract is PS108,579 (excl. VAT). This short-term contract will allow a full review of the current service provision across the wider Integrated Care Board area to inform the future commissioning of the structured education service. This service includes the Provision of structured education for patients newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This offers a one-off four hour session offered to patients newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. It offers support and understanding of their condition and effective ways to manage their own health, including exercise and healthy eating. This is offered as a virtual session or a face to face session. It is for small groups, so that the patients interact with the trainer and each other. It is designed to help patients to feel less alone and isolated at a challenging time. ### Procurement Information The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board was formed on 1st July 2022 and incorporated the previous Clinical Commissioning Groups which covered the Herts and West Essex footprint. Since its incorporation, the ICB has been reviewing its services and contracts to ensure equity of services for patients. This short-term contract will allow the ICB to undertake a robust review of the service and consider appropriate procurement options in line with relevant legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003376-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Dec 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £108,579 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL8 6JL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Handside | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPIRIT HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 1 Feb 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003376-2024 - 29 Dec 2023 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038034-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://hertsandwestessex.icb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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