Contract

Community Wellbeing Service to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

  • NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-003843

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-044463

Published 5 February 2025, 3:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

Yeovil

Contact

Donna Harrington

Email

donnaharrington@nhs.net

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK23 - Somerset

NHS Organisation Data Service

11X

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.nhssomerset.nhs.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Community Wellbeing Service to NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board

Reference number

C219935 / WA14538

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract to Young Somerset to deliver a Community Wellbeing Service which is tailored for children and young people aged 5-18 living in Somerset or registered with a Somerset GP.

The Community Wellbeing Service aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of children and young people within the community through various objectives:

• Early Intervention and Prevention: Identifying and addressing issues at their onset to prevent escalation.

• Promoting Mental Health: Providing resources and support to bolster emotional wellbeing.

• Supporting Families: Offering guidance to families to support their children and young people.

• Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in community activities to reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging.

• Safety and Protection: Safeguarding children from harm.

• Advocacy and Empowerment: Empowering children and young people to voice their needs and concerns.

• Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with other services to create a holistic support network.

• Health Inequalities: Recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Outcome Measurement and Evaluation: Continuously monitoring and assessing the impact of services to ensure they meet the needs of children, young people and families.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

The contract term is for 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years, with service commencement on the 1st July 2025.

This contract is for an existing service.

This contract is awarded to an existing provider.

The dates between which the services are intended to be provided, are 1st July 2025 - 30th June 2030 including extensions.

The contract value is £783,000 per annum giving a contract value of £2,349,000 for the initial contract period and £3,915,000 if the full extension period is adopted.

The procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £3,915,000

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKK23 - Somerset

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board (ICB) intends to award a contract to Young Somerset to deliver a Community Wellbeing Service which is tailored for children and young people aged 5-18 living in Somerset or registered with a Somerset GP.

The Community Wellbeing Service aims to enhance the mental and emotional health of children and young people within the community through various objectives:

• Early Intervention and Prevention: Identifying and addressing issues at their onset to prevent escalation.

• Promoting Mental Health: Providing resources and support to bolster emotional wellbeing.

• Supporting Families: Offering guidance to families to support their children and young people.

• Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in community activities to reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging.

• Safety and Protection: Safeguarding children from harm.

• Advocacy and Empowerment: Empowering children and young people to voice their needs and concerns.

• Collaboration and Networking: Building partnerships with other services to create a holistic support network.

• Health Inequalities: Recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures.

• Outcome Measurement and Evaluation: Continuously monitoring and assessing the impact of services to ensure they meet the needs of children, young people and families.

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process.

The total lifetime value of the contract is £3,915,000 if the full extension period is adopted.

This contract is for an existing service.

This contract is awarded to an existing provider.

The dates between which the services are intended to be provided, are 1st July 2025 - 30th June 2030 including extensions.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: The contract award criteria are specified in the procurement documents / Weighting: 85%

Cost criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 15%

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

The contract period includes an optional extension of up to 24 months.


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2024/S 000-006553


Section five. Award of contract

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30 January 2025

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Young Somerset

Bridgwater

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKK23 - Somerset
Companies House

03363009

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,915,000

Total value of the contract/lot: £3,915,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The award decision-makers were Somerset ICBs Board.

There were no conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision declared.

The winning bidder was chosen in line with the key criteria published within the tender documentation.

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 midnight, 18th February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Written representations should be sent to donnaharrington@nhs.net

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Somerset Integrated Care Board

Yeovil

Country

United Kingdom