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title: "Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b606"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NH NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB"
published: "2024-11-13"
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# Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People)

Buyer: NH NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b606

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## Summary

NH North East and North Cumbria ICB, through North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), is planning a procurement process for the Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People). This procurement falls under the health services industry category and is located in the North of England. The current stage is in the planning phase, specifically a Request for Information (RFI) exercise. The RFI documentation became accessible on 13th November 2024, and responses are required by 27th November 2024. The purpose is to gauge the capacity and interest of potential providers in delivering the Keyworker Programme under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with future procurement activity potentially beginning on 1st April 2025.

This tender opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in child and youth support programmes. SMEs, large corporations, and organisations experienced in delivering health and social care services can benefit from this opportunity. Such businesses can contribute to significant public health projects, expanding their market presence and impacting the community. Engaging in this RFI exercise could enhance their understanding of market expectations and readiness, preparing them for subsequent tender opportunities under the PSR framework.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, (the Relevant Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver the Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, (the Relevant Authority) who are conducting a Request for Information (RFI) exercise in order to gain a better understanding of the capacity and appetite of the market to deliver the Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People). Additional information: North of England Commissioning Support is working for and on behalf of NHS North East and North Cumbria ICB, and is managing this market engagement exercise for the provision of the Keyworker Programme (Children and Young People). The Relevant Authority is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) as a Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and to gather information in order to gain a better understanding of both the capacity and appetite of the market in delivering the proposed services. 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. It is important to note that this PIN/RFI is not a call for competition and as such you will need to express your interest in any future tender opportunity once the contract notice is published on Find a Tender Service. It should also be noted that this PIN/RFI invites individuals and organisations to express an interest in this RFI exercise only, and it is NOT a pre-qualification questionnaire, and is NOT part of any pre-qualification or selection process. This PIN/RFI is intended as an awareness, communication, and information gathering exercise. An expression of interest is no indication of a commitment to participate in the RFI process nor does it infer any preferential or special status on those individuals and organisations who express an interest in the RFI exercise. NECS is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this RFI exercise and communicate with potential providers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential providers and all communications with NECS, including RFI submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome If you have already registered on the system (e.g. to access contracts with another Health Family organisation) then there is no need to re-register. If you have not already done so you should now register as a Supplier on the shared system. You can register here: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome It is free to register on the portal and it can be accessed at any time of day providing you have a working internet connection. If you find that you need any advice or support in registering, please contact the Atamis helpdesk using the following details: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Opening times 8am - 6pm The RFI documentation will be accessible from Wednesday 13th November and completed RFI responses must be returned by 17:00 on Wednesday 27 November. Potential providers are to note that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (as amended) may apply to a future procurement including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. Following review of returned RFI responses, should the commissioner wish to seek further clarification to any part of the responses, further market engagement may be carried out. Providers will be made aware of these arrangements via the Atamis system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036677-2024 |
| 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | NH NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA ICB |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR4 6SJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Pallion |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2024 at 10:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036677-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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