{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0677e9-2026-06-04T16:55:24+01:00", "date": "2026-06-04T16:55:24+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0677e9", "description": "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 8th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.net

The business case including the recommendation to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime Process C was approved at the HWE ICB Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee on 16th January 2026.

The following is noted in the minutes in relation to any conflict of interest:-
Item 21.3 26/27 Contract awards and extensions - Following confirmation from the Committee Chairs - It was noted that all provider organisations would be asked to leave the meeting at the point of discussion and decision. Further the same had not received papers for this item.

The Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee reviewed the evaluation report showing the assurance levels under the 5 key criteria. They were assured the current provider is providing an efficient and effective service under the current contract. As the requirement is not changing it is expected the provider will meet all requirements of the proposed contract. The committee approved the direct award to the incumbent provider.", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "QM7 ENH Commisceo 2026 27", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Commisceo", "status": "complete", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85100000", "description": "Health services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "Management of outbreaks and incidents covering residents of Hertfordshire and West Essex.", "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "Management of outbreaks and incidents in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C;
This one year contract with optional 12 month extension contract is a cost and volume model. Should the optional extension be enacted the lifetime value of this contract is circa PS215,184.
The contract will be from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. If the 12 month extension is enacted, the expiry date will be adjusted accordingly. Additional information: There are anticipated system changes affecting Integrated Care Board (ICB) structures. Under section 14Z28 of the Health and Social Care Act, NHS England may make transfer schemes in connection with the variation of the constitution of an ICB, or the abolition of an ICB. HWE ICB will be changed by the implementation of ICB mergers and boundary changes, taking effect on 1 April 2026 and April 2027, which is being led by NHS England (NHSE), who will exercise its power (14Z28) to vary or revoke the Establishment Order, thereby abolishing or establishing ICBs or changing the boundaries of existing ICBs.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "price" } ] }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The one year contract will have an option to extend by up to 12 months. This will be decided by the ICB in due course." }, "status": "cancelled" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKH23" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "Hertfordshire and West Essex" }, "relatedLot": "1" } ], "procurementMethod": "limited", "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition", "coveredBy": [ "GPA" ], "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [ { "id": "D_REPETITION_EXISTING", "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL", "description": "New works/services, constituting a repetition of existing works/services and ordered in accordance with the strict conditions stated in the directive" } ], "procurementMethodRationale": "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 8th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.", "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "oldValue": { "text": "Explanation:This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of thiscontract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstillperiod. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 8th April2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intentionto award under the PSR." }, "newValue": { "text": "Explanation:This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of thiscontract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstillperiod. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 13th April2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intentionto award under the PSR." }, "where": { "section": "IV.1.1.1" } }, { "oldValue": { "text": "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 8th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.netThe business case including the recommendation to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime Process C was approved at the HWE ICB Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee on 16th January 2026.The following is noted in the minutes in relation to any conflict of interest:-Item 21.3 26/27 Contract awards and extensions - Following confirmation from the Committee Chairs - It was noted that all provider organisations would be asked to leave the meeting at the point of discussion and decision. Further the same had not received papers for this item.The Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee reviewed the evaluation report showing the assurance levels under the 5 key criteria. They were assured the current provider is providing an efficient and effective service under the current contract. As the requirement is not changing it is expected the provider will meet all requirements of the proposed contract. The committee approved the direct award to the incumbent provider." }, "newValue": { "text": "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 13th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.netThe recommendation to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime Process C was approved at the HWE ICB Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee on 16th January 2026.The following is noted in the minutes in relation to any conflict of interest:-Contract awards and extensions - Following confirmation from the Committee Chairs - It was noted that all provider organisations would be asked to leave the meeting at the point of discussion and decision. Further the same had not received papers for this item.HWE ICB reviewed the key criteria and was assured against five key areas- quality and innovation; value; integration, collaboration and service sustainability; improving access; reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice; social value." }, "where": { "section": "VI.3.0.1" } } ] }, { "id": "2", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "oldValue": { "text": "107592.00" }, "newValue": { "text": "215184" }, "where": { "section": "II.1.7.1" } }, { "oldValue": { "text": "The one year contract will have an option to extend by up to 12 months. This will be decided by the ICB in due course." }, "newValue": { "text": "The one year contract will have an option to extend by 12 months. This will be decided by the ICB in due course." }, "where": { "section": "II.2.11.2" } }, { "oldValue": { "text": "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 8th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Any representations should be sent to hweicbhv.procurementteam@nhs.netThe business case including the recommendation to award the contract under the Provider Selection Regime Process C was approved at the HWE ICB Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee on 16th January 2026.The following is noted in the minutes in relation to any conflict of interest:-Item 21.3 26/27 Contract awards and extensions - Following confirmation from the Committee Chairs - It was noted that all provider organisations would be asked to leave the meeting at the point of discussion and decision. Further the same had not received papers for this item.The Finance, Planning and Payer Function Committee reviewed the evaluation report showing the assurance levels under the 5 key criteria. They were assured the current provider is providing an efficient and effective service under the current contract. As the requirement is not changing it is expected the provider will meet all requirements of the proposed contract. The committee approved the direct award to the incumbent provider." }, "newValue": { "text": "This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C. For clarity NHS Essex ICB is included as an associate commissioner within this arrangement to ensure funding flows are aligned to reflect boundary changes. This reflects commissioning responsibilities only and does not change the scope, nature or total lifetime value of the contract as originally approved. The Essex ICB value is included as part of section II.1.7 total value of the procurement figure. Specifically the Essex ICB value will be circa PS23,440 per annum, and if the option to extend is enacted the value over two years for West Essex will be circa PS46,880, as part of section II.1.7 total value of the procurement figure. The contract award date is 4th June 2026, and the standstill period took place between 30th March 2026 and 13th April 2026. 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