Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire CCG
Birch House, Southwell Road West, Rainworth
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
agem.procurementeastmids@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
National registration number
na
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205
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
Provision of Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Early Support, Training and Consultation Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
Reference number
Notts CYP MH EI
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire were seeking a suitably qualified and capable lead provider to support with the delivery of a Children & Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Early Support, Training and Consultation Service.
It was important that children and young people, however they first present with difficulties, are supported to receive appropriate help and support as early as possible to improve their outcomes. Support will be delivered through a variety of ways including face to face, drop-in sessions and online and offer a seamless experience for children, young people and their parents/carers. The service will also deliver training and consultation to professionals across the system.
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: £3,204,639
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF1 - Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Nottingham & Nottinghamshire were seeking a suitably qualified and capable lead provider to support with the delivery of a Children & Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Early Support, Training and Consultation Service.
The provider will:
• Ensure that children, young people and their parents/carers are offered an initial assessment to understand their emotional and mental health needs. This assessment will not only consider the view of the child/young person but also the views of the parents/carers, where appropriate.
• Ensure that children, young people and their parents/carers are offered a choice of interventions appropriate to their needs. As a minimum this will include provision including but not limited to; face to face therapeutic support, group work, drop-in sessions, online therapeutic support and general advice and guidance.
• Ensure the impact of trauma, abuse or neglect in the lives of children and young people is properly considered when identifying appropriate interventions and alternative services considered as part of the assessment process.
• Ensure that any additional vulnerability or inequality suffered by children and young people (e.g. learning disability, victim of child sexual abuse, gender) is properly considered when identifying appropriate interventions and support adapted to best meet their needs.
• Develop peer networks and groups for children and young people and parents/carers.
• Develop a social media presence to encourage engagement with services and work to reduce stigma around mental health and wellbeing.
• Work with all relevant agencies to ensure that services for children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health problems are coordinated and address their individual needs, providing a holistic approach and regular reviews to ensure effective progress through the care pathway.
• Ensure advice and support is readily available to General Practice, Schools and other universal services in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Provide evidence based training to non-mental health professionals across the system to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people
• Through consultation, identify when an intervention is required and support the referral process.
• Upskill and support the local workforce. This will include, but not limited to, GPs, 0-19 services, schools, colleges, universities and social care.
• Produce communications and training packages for online and face to face use.
• Work with system partners to ensure seamless care and support is provided, acknowledging that other services may also provide condition specific advice and training.
• Work closely with other services on the Getting Help stage of the Thrive model. This should include developing shared pathways with Mental Health Support Teams in Schools and representation at MHST Steering Groups.
Commissioners required bids for a lead provider model and encouraged bidders to work with the local voluntary sector to deliver elements of this service.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Service Description / Weighting: 28%
Quality criterion - Name: Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: HR and Workforce Management / Weighting: 13%
Quality criterion - Name: Data Security/Information Governance / Weighting: 4%
Quality criterion - Name: Equality, Diversity and Human Rights / Weighting: 12%
Quality criterion - Name: Clinical Governance / Weighting: 17%
Quality criterion - Name: Premises / Weighting: 4%
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-012693
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
0
Title
Qualification Questions
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Technical Questions
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABL Health Ltd.
71 Redgate Way
Farnworth
BL4 0JL
businessdevelopment@ablhealth.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
ABL Health Ltd.
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,204,639
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Provider were asked to register on the EU Supply Portal https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp.
The reference for this tender was Quote/tender 44581 - Provision of Children & Young People’s Emotional Wellbeing Early Support, Training and Consultation Service for Nottingham & Nottinghamshire.
Please note : Section V: Award of Contract lists a Qualification and Technical Lot. This process was not procured using 'Lots' and therefore the 'Qualification Lot' has been marked as 'not awarded'. The award information is provided under the 'Technical Lot' information.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Birch House, Southwell Road West, Rainworth
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
agem.procurementeastmids@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Birch House, Southwell Road West, Rainworth
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
agem.procurementeastmids@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Birch House, Southwell Road West, Rainworth
Mansfield
NG21 0HJ
agem.procurementeastmids@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom