Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
N H S Shared Business Services
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempsted
HP2 7AH
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Companies House
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services (SBS10239)
Reference number
SBS10239
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2025/S 000-007645
Section seven. Changes
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
V.2.3
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Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford
9-11 Tatton Street
Knutsford
WA16 6AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
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Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford
9-11 Tatton Street
Knutsford
WA16 6AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address
Section number
V.2.3
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St Andrew's Healthcare
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
5176998
Internet address
https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.com
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St Andrew's Healthcare
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
5176998
Internet address
Section number
VI.3
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Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025
Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029
Term: 48 months
The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7.
Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs.
'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14th April 2025.
This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.
No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision were identified.
The key criteria and its relative importance are detailed below. The key criteria and weightings were selected based on their relevance to the services being delivered, aligning with the specification and requirements of Approved Organisations. As detailed in the tender collateral and Contract Notice we are intending to award to all Suppliers who passed the Basic Selection Criteria and met the threshold award score of 55% or above.
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation 40%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 10%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value 10%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 2 Value 10%
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Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025
Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029
Term: 48 months
The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7.
Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of establishment of a framework agreement. This framework agreement has been concluded 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 framework agreement has now been formally concluded using the competitive process.
Framework Award Decision Makers: Procurement Review Board.