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title: "Social Prescribing (PSR Direct Award Option C - Intent to award notice)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a675"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# Social Prescribing (PSR Direct Award Option C - Intent to award notice)

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a675

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## Summary

Oldham Council is in the process of awarding a contract for the Provision of Social Prescribing Services to Action Together CIO, an existing provider. This contract falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) option C and is being awarded through a direct award process, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract is valued at £3.9 million over six years, from 1st November 2024 to 31st October 2030, with no option to extend. The key procurement criteria focus on quality and innovation, integration, collaboration, sustainability, and social value. The intended award was publicly noted on 7th October 2024, kicking off the standstill period, with representations from providers required by the 18th of October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in community health services and social prescribing. Businesses with a strong focus on improving community health, reducing social isolation, and enhancing general wellbeing would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality, collaboration, and integration signals a preference for providers with comprehensive, innovative service delivery methods. SMEs like Action Together CIO, who have a proven track record and established partnerships in the Oldham region, are ideal candidates for such contracts, paving the way for sustainable community development and enhanced local health outcomes.

## Notice

The Provision of Social Prescribing services in Oldham.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). High level outcomes which the service is expected to make a direct contribution to: * Reducing the proportion of people experiencing social isolation * Reducing the proportion of people experiencing loneliness * Reducing the proportion of people with low self-reported wellbeing * Reducing the level of health inequalities in the borough Contract start date: 1 November 2024 Contract end date: 31 October 2030 Option to extend: None Total contract value: PS3,900,000 (PS650,000 per annum) Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 midnight on 18/10/2024 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk

### Procurement Information

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations Explanation: 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 the relevant authority by 18/10/24. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR option C.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032109-2024 |
| 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTION TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032109-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.actiontogether.org.uk
- https://www.oldham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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