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title: "LD learning and Coproduction - Durham, Tees Valley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f97f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-04-10"
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# LD learning and Coproduction - Durham, Tees Valley

Buyer: TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f97f

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## Summary

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is procuring services for 'LD learning and Coproduction' in Durham and Tees Valley, classified under the community health services category. The contract is valued at £225,000 and spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement process is at the award stage using the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method involved a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the suitability of the provider. The standstill period for representations ends on 9th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those with experience in adult learning disabilities. Companies that can innovate, integrate seamlessly with the Trust, and contribute to reducing health inequalities will find this contract appealing. The Trust seeks to improve engagement and feedback mechanisms for adults with learning disabilities, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that excel in these areas and have the capacity to influence and drive substantial social value. Skills for People, an established provider, has been identified as the most suitable supplier, demonstrating the importance of proven track records in such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Working in DTV Adult learning Disabilities services the provider will The desired outcomes are: * To improve Trust engagement for adults with a learning disability * To ensure that the Trust is listening to those that use their services - in particular adults with a learning disability * To create a strong and effective group where adults with a learning disability can provide feedback and suggestions to the Trust * A group which has a clear pathway to influence within the Trust * To help the Trust reduce health inequalities

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This service will Working in DTV Adult learning Disabilities services the provider will The desired outcomes are: * To improve Trust engagement for adults with a learning disability * To ensure that the Trust is listening to those that use their services - in particular adults with a learning disability * To create a strong and effective group where adults with a learning disability can provide feedback and suggestions to the Trust * A group which has a clear pathway to influence within the Trust * To help the Trust reduce health inequalities This notice is an intention to award a contract under the most suitable provider process; the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS225,000. This is a new contract, however this is an existing service and will be provided by an existing provider. The service will be delivered from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028 however will have the option to extend for 2 further years.

Options: 2 years extension option

### Procurement Information

The following line is required by FTS: '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 9th April 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014157-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES, ESK AND WEAR VALLEYS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 2TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Brinkburn & Faverdale |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKILLS FOR PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2025 at 08:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014157-2025
- 27 Mar 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011552-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tewv.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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