Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS NORFOLK AND WAVENEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR12DH
nwicb.contractsandprocurement@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
NHS Organisation Data Service
26a
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://improvinglivesnw.org.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
Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association (NANSA) 2025-2030 (with optional 2yr extension to 31/03/2032)
Reference number
2425-076 (NP231) NANSA Sleep Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Children may be poor sleepers due to the effects of their medical condition, physical movement or breathing difficulties, restrictive aids (e.g. lycra splinting), environmental issues, poor housing conditions or lack of a bedtime routine; often the problem is due to a combination of some or all of these situations.
NANSA has developed and delivered sleep programmes, including individual sleep clinics, sleep groups and sleep workshops, over the past seven years liaising with Scope's Sleep Solutions Team.
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: £402,374
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This service is unique in the locality for this cohort of patients and is based on the ICB contribution. The existing provider has provided this service for a number of years and there is no realistic alternative provider.
The existing provider has been providing this service for a number of years and the nature of the service means that there is no realistic alternative provider.
The lifetime value of the contract £402,374
5 year contract term - £287,410
2 year optional extension - £114,964
Lifetime value of contract - £402,374
Contract start date 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 plus an optional extension for a further 2 years to 31 March 2032
No conflict of interests were raised during the process by individuals involved in decision making.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provide / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
5 year contract term - £287,410
2 year optional extension - £114,964
Lifetime value of contract - £402,374
Contract start date 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 plus an optional extension for a further 2 years to 31 March 2032
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) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 via Direct Award Process A. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
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
NANSA (Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association)
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
NHS Organisation Data Service
8JN84
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: £402,374
Total value of the contract/lot: £402,374
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award A 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award.
The contract award proposal has been discussed and agreed at the ICB Moderation Panel, the ICB Prioritisation Panel, the EHIA/QIA Panel, EMT approval, Triple Lock approval.
Approved by Executive Director of Finance 03/04/2025
No conflicts of interest were raised by individuals involved in the decision making process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Norwich
Country
United Kingdom