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title: "NEL ICB Homeless Outreach Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0470ad"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-08-27"
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# NEL ICB Homeless Outreach Service

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470ad

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## Summary

NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is set to award a contract for the "NEL ICB Homeless Outreach Service" under a competitive process outlined by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 2023. This service aims to provide health and social work services across Barking, Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge, focusing on early intervention and prevention for the homeless population. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with the official decision made on 23rd August 2024. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 annually, is scheduled to commence in October 2024 for an initial period of 3 years, with an option for a 2-year extension at the discretion of the Authority.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in health and social care services. Companies with a track record in integrated care, early intervention, and services targeting vulnerable populations are well-suited to compete. The awarded contract encourages a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, focusing on personalised care, innovative social prescribing, and reducing health inequalities. This project is particularly relevant for SMEs, as indicated by the participation of the awarded supplier, One Health Lewisham, which is an SME. Businesses that align with these criteria and can deliver comprehensive, effective care models could greatly benefit from this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

NHS North East London ICB wish to commission Homeless Outreach Services across Barking, Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The vision of the ICB is for a healthy and well population able to care for itself where possible, with joined up services that work together, provided around the whole person and focused on early intervention and prevention. Improving health and care outcomes for the homeless population is a key priority of the ICB, the BHR places and Local Authorities. All are committed to addressing inequalities experienced by homeless people and transforming the way in which homeless health and care is delivered locally. This service specification details the ICB's commissioning intention for a single, integrated, proactive (including outreach), accessible model of care for homeless people, aligned with the strategies of the ICB and the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The process followed was a Competitive Process under PSR 2023. This notice is an intention to award a new contract to a new provider. The Contract is expected to commence in October 2024 for an initial period of 3 years. The contract contains an annual break-clause. The contract may be extended for an additional period of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The maximum contract value is PS2,000,000 (annual contract value of PS400,000.00).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North East London ICB wish to commission Homeless Outreach Services across Barking, Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The vision of the ICB is for a healthy and well population able to care for itself where possible, with joined up services that work together, provided around the whole person and focused on early intervention and prevention. Improving health and care outcomes for the homeless population is a key priority of the ICB, the BHR places and Local Authorities. All are committed to addressing inequalities experienced by homeless people and transforming the way in which homeless health and care is delivered locally. This service specification details the ICB's commissioning intention for a single, integrated, proactive (including outreach), accessible model of care for homeless people, aligned with the strategies of the ICB and the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. The intention is to commission a multidisciplinary model supporting integrated care. A concept central to effective care because many homeless people present with multiple health and care needs. Evidence shows using peer advocacy and a partnership approach to addressing health and care needs of homeless people improves the effectiveness of care delivery. Commissioners are keen to see whether an integrated multi-agency approach can lead to: * More personalised care delivered in a patient appropriate manner / setting (outreach) * A joined up service with record collection and information sharing between organisations * Innovative approaches to the use of social prescribing to help address individual needs * A focus on early intervention and prevention of ill health and health promotion * A population health approach to service redesign and the development of new models of care * Medicines optimisation and improved availability "right time" "right place" (practice/outreach) * Better management of the continuing healthcare process and pathways * Reduced overall impact on resources of the health and social care system The process followed was a Competitive Process under PSR 2023. This notice is an intention to award a new contract to a new provider. The Contract is expected to commence in October 2024 for an initial period of 3 years. The contract contains an annual break-clause. The contract may be extended for an additional period of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority. The maximum contract value is PS2,000,000 (annual contract value of PS400,000.00). Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 09/09/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net. Award Decision makers: Zina Etheridge - Chief Executive Henry Black - Chief Finance Officer Decision was made on 23.08.2024 5 key criteria selected: (1) Quality and Innovation: 55% (2) Value: 15% (3) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability: 15% (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice: 5% (5) Social value: 10% Provider assessed on a Pass/Fail basis against 3 basic selection criteria. All Scored and Pass/Fail criteria are met. No conflicts of interest declared.

Options: The Contract is expected to commence in October 2024 for an initial period of 3 years. The contract contains an annual break-clause. The contract may be extended for an additional period of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027364-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,999,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON ICB |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E15 1DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ONE HEALTH LEWISHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 20:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027364-2024
- 18 Jun 2024 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018714-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk
- https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/

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