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
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Support for families of children and young people awaiting assessment for neurodevelopmental condition
Reference number
2425-077 (NP228) Family Action Norfolk
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service will ensure children, young people and their families receive appropriate care and support that is responsive to their needs within a community setting.
The proposed service will:
Support parents of children who are undergoing a neurodevelopmental assessment by offering a range of courses that may include Solihull Group for Parents, Lego play (building blocks) and Positive Behaviour Strategies Programme approaches;
Reduce the risk of family breakdown
Support parents whilst awaiting review by health services: where appropriate the service will support liaison with other system partners e.g. schools, to facilitate extra support to the family;
Support parents where there is a diagnosis of ASD in Great Yarmouth and Waveney only
Develop a test and learn service for young adults entering transition.
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: £975,946
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This award has been made following direct award process A:
Family Action are the only provider able to offer a Norfolk and Waveney inclusive service based on the requirements of the contract specification.
The nature of this service means that there is no realistic alternative to the current provider or group of providers.
The lifetime value of the contract £975,945.75
3 year contract term - £585,567.45
2 year optional extension - £390,378.30
Lifetime value of contract - £975,945.75
No conflict of interests were raised during the process which is within the scope of PSR.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
This 3 year contract contains the option to extend for a further 2 years.
Original contract: 01/04/2025 to 31/03/2028
Optional 2yr extension: 01/04/2028 to 31/03/2030
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
Family Action Norfolk, Swaffham Community Centre, Campingland, Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7RD
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
NHS Organisation Data Service
DV5
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: £975,946
Total value of the contract/lot: £975,946
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