--- title: "Keyworking Function" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047baf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047baf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047baf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047baf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB" published: "2024-07-08" --- # Keyworking Function Buyer: NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047baf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047baf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047baf.json) ## Summary The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board is planning a tender process for the provision of Keyworking Function services in Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk localities. The services aim to support children and young people with complex needs to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. The tender process is being carried out using the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The initial contract term is 5 years with a potential extension of up to 2 years, with a total value of £2,590,000. Interested providers must register by 22nd July 2024. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the future notice date set for 23rd July 2024. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and social services to grow their operations. Providers offering keyworker support for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to work closely with the NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB, contributing to the delivery of essential services in the local communities. The tender process provides a clear framework for interested providers to engage with the contracting authority by following the Most Suitable Provider Process and submitting their bids by the specified deadline. ## Notice The Keyworking Function (KWF) has been developed as a response to the NHS England & NHS Improvement Long Term Plan (LTP) commitment that by 2023/24, children and young people with a learning disability, autism, or both, with the most complex needs will have a designated Keyworker: implementing the recommendations made by Dame Christine Lenehan. These are our children: a review by Dame Christine Lenehan. Initially, keyworker support has been provided to children and young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic, to avoid unnecessary admission or overly lengthy stays in mental health or specialist learning disability settings, and to keep them and their families safe and well in their community. Every ICS now has an operational, or soon to be operational, keyworking service, funded by new money from the NHS Long Term Plan delivered through each of the seven NHS England regions. Some areas have already extended this offer to young people up to the age of 25. From 2023/24, it is expected that all ICSs will offer their keyworking services to young people up to the age of 25. In addition, by 2024, NHS England are due to deliver the "Keyworker Code of Practice". ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Paragraph 10 - The Most Suitable Provider Process is being used to procure this service. This notice will be live for fourteen (14) days from the date of publication. This is a notice to inform the market of the intention to commission a contract for Keyworker Services for Ipswich and East Suffolk and West Suffolk localities. Keyworkers support children and young people; identified via the Suffolk DSR, with the most complex needs and their families and carers to make sure families are fully involved in their plans, feel listened to and informed, plans are personalised, and they have the support they need at the right time, in a co-ordinated way. By March 2024 children and young people with a learning disability, autism or both aged 0-25 years with the most complex needs will have a designated keyworker. Keyworkers support children, young people and their families to avoid admission to a mental health hospital wherever possible. Where admission to hospital cannot be avoided, the keyworker should remain as a core member of the professional network throughout the person's period of admission and be included in CETRs and support through to discharge. The contract will be awarded with an initial contract term of 5 years (60 months) and a potential extension period of up to 2 years (24 months), maximum term of 84 months (the "Proposed Contract"). The total aggregated value of contract will be PS2,590,000 which is an annual value of PS370,000 (the "Proposed Contract"). The contract value will be subject to annual inflation/deflation at national NHS rates as prescribed in NHS Payment Scheme guidance. The ICB believes the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime is an appropriate process to award this service. The service is currently delivered by Suffolk County Council and the Most Suitable Provider process is required due to the proposed renewal of an extended length contract. If a provider believes they are equally integrated and suitable to deliver the services under the Proposed Contract, then they should register their interest. To register interest and be considered within the Most Suitable Provider process please make contact through procurement@snee.nhs.uk. The closing date for this opportunity is 17:00 22nd July 2024. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020817-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUFFOLK AND NORTH EAST ESSEX ICB | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 9QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Highwoods | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 8 Jul 2024 at 15:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020817-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/snee-icb/aspx/Home - https://suffolkandnortheastessex.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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