Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
Windsor
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ - South East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.frimley.icb.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
Adult Carers Support Services
Reference number
PSCG0028
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Adult Carers Support Services.
The service is varied and is tailored to the needs of each individual carer. The focus is on giving carers accurate and up-to-date information on anything from disability aids to benefits claims as well as emotional support. Running special support groups, act as carers' advocates, liaise with Social Services, GPs, hospitals and the Benefits Agency amongst others and offer free counselling to carers by way of qualified voluntary counsellors.
The Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) previously published on FTS is: 2024/S 000-041065
The Contract commenced on 1st April 2025 expiring 31st March 2026 (contract length one year + optional one year extension).
The full expected lifetime of the contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is £125,784.00.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of Corrigendum Notice to Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award). This contract has been awarded 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 contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
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: £125,784
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide Adult Carers Support Services.
The service is varied and is tailored to the needs of each individual carer. The focus is on giving carers accurate and up-to-date information on anything from disability aids to benefits claims as well as emotional support. Running special support groups, act as carers' advocates, liaise with Social Services, GPs, hospitals and the Benefits Agency amongst others and offer free counselling to carers by way of qualified voluntary counsellors.
The Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award) previously published on FTS is: 2024/S 000-041065
The Contract commenced on 1st April 2025 expiring 31st March 2026 (contract length one year + optional one year extension).
The full expected lifetime of the contract value (one year + optional one year extension) is £125,784.00.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of Corrigendum Notice to Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award). This contract has been awarded 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 contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
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: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend for a further 1 year
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) Corrigendum Notice to Contract Award Notice (Intention to Award). 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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.
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
1 April 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
Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire
Andover
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Companies House
02955846
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £125,784
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Frimley ICB
Windsor
Country
United Kingdom