Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Robertson House, Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2ST
strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contract for the Provision of Mental Health Support Teams (MHST's)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Mental Health Support Teams offer place-based mental health and emotional wellbeing support (in schools and colleges). This could be in the form of targeted support on a 1-1 or group basis, Also non-targeted support is offered via workshops, assemblies, in-class groups and events. This is an early intervention service aimed at supporting children and families with mild-moderate mental health needs.
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: £6,687,500
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH35 - West Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council is intending to award this contract to our existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection regime (PSR.)
The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 for three years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.
The contract value stated in II.1.7 is an estimated value based on 2024/25 annual contract value. We are yet to know the financial allocation for 2025/26 (from NHS E) but it will be at least £1,671,875 per annum as that was the contract value in 2024/25. There will be an increase applied as staff members have qualified and salaries increase.
The contract value stated in II.1.7 is an estimated total contract value for the maximum contract term of 3 years plus an optional 12 months extension
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100%
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There is the option to extend the contract for 12 months
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
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 Wednesday 19th February 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
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
29 January 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mind in West Essex
The Wellbeing Centre, 10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair
Harlow
CM18 6NZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH35 - West Essex
Companies House
04369554
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,687,500
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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 Wednesday 19th Feb 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Written representation should be sent to:
Strategic.procurement@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
Herts & West Essex MHST Commissioner
Deputy Head of Service IHCCT: CYPMHS Commissioning and Design
The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contact.
The provider has been assessed against the relevant 5 key criteria and has passed the requirements.
There were no conflicts of interests identified.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Choice and Procurement Panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Council will enter into a 8 working day Standstill period following publication of this Intention to Award Notice before officially awarding the Contract in line with the requirements under PSR.