Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT
Stella House, Goldcrest Way
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 8NY
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKC - North East (England)
NHS Organisation Data Service
13T
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://northeastnorthcumbria.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
NT Carers Centre /NTCC.99C.EJ.2324.01
Reference number
NTCC.99C.EJ.2324.01
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Support work - the provision of 1-1 and peer mental health support for carers, the development and delivery of training sessions to carers, professionals and targeted work with GP practices to improve identification and support for carers Young Carers - the provision of 1-1 and group support for young carers, advocacy support, family support, monitoring risk and increasing young carers knowledge and awareness of mental health and wellbeing. Therapeutic Practitioner - The delivery of therapeutic support for young carers to improve mental wellbeing and reduce isolation Strategic Work - Embedding carers' issues and views into local and national agendas, developing and delivering new services, working with other health professionals and representing carers at a strategic level, Senior Prevention Worker - assess and determine carers needs, provide 1-1 interventions to encourage carers to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing to sustain their caring role, advocacy support, assisting with the delivery of the carers advice lines.
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: £269,498
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Support work - the provision of 1-1 and peer mental health support for carers, the development and delivery of training sessions to carers, professionals and targeted work with GP practices to improve identification and support for carers Young Carers - the provision of 1-1 and group support for young carers, advocacy support, family support, monitoring risk and increasing young carers knowledge and awareness of mental health and wellbeing. Therapeutic Practitioner - The delivery of therapeutic support for young carers to improve mental wellbeing and reduce isolation Strategic Work - Embedding carers' issues and views into local and national agendas, developing and delivering new services, working with other health professionals and representing carers at a strategic level, Senior Prevention Worker - assess and determine carers needs, provide 1-1 interventions to encourage carers to maintain their mental and physical wellbeing to sustain their caring role, advocacy support, assisting with the delivery of the carers advice lines.
The relevant authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider under Direct Award C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023.
The final contract value is still to be finalised as it is dependent on the national NHS planning guidance which is still to be released. As an indication the 2023/24 contract value is £269498.
Contract Start Date: 01 April 2024
Contract End Date: 31 March 2025
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%
Cost criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. / Weighting: 100%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 decision makers by midnight on 21/5/24 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
NTCC.99C.EJ.2324.01
Title
NT Carers Centre /NTCC.99C.EJ.2324.01
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
31 March 2024
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
North Tyneside Carers
North Shields
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
Companies House
tbc
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £269,498
Total value of the contract/lot: £269,498
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 midnight on 21.5.24 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. A contract will not be awarded until after the 9th working day following standstill.
Written representation should be sent to:
Details of the individual(s) making the award decision:
North Tyneside Place Based Delivery Group
Executive Area Director (North)
Director of Finance (North Tyneside)
The existing provider is satisfying the existing contract and will likely satisfy the proposed new contract. The provider has been assessed and passed against the relevant 5 key criteria and mandatory requirements.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Newcastle
Country
United Kingdom