Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Contact
Mervyn Kennedy
mervyn.kennedy@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD61 - Warrington
NHS Organisation Data Service
QYG
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://cheshireandmerseyside.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
Provision of emotional well-being programme (PATHS) within primary schools in St Helens
Reference number
25-26-QYG-01X-8J733-Con
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
As a whole school programme, the PATHS Programme seeks to change / build upon a school's culture through a partnership with Primary School staff and parents. An evidence-based social and emotional learning programme delivered by class teachers that focus on 5 key domains of social and emotional development:
- Self-Control, Emotional Understanding, Positive Self-Esteem, Relationships and Interpersonal Problem-Solving Skills.
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: £168,900
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD71 - East Merseyside
Main site or place of performance
The service will be provided within participating Primary School settings across St Helens.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - St Helens Place intend to award a 2 year contract with an option to extend for 1 year via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the PATHS Programme within participating Primary Schools in St Helens. The contract will start on 1st September 2025, expires on 31st August 2027 and has an option to extend for 1 year.
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: 99
Price - Weighting: 1
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The intended contract award will include an option to extend for 1 year, making the expiry date 31st August 2028.
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 the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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
Contract No
25-26-QYG-01X-8J733-Con
Title
Provision of emotional well-being programme (PATHS) within primary schools in St Helens
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
27 March 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
Barnardos
Tanners Lane, Barkingside,
Ilford
IG6 1QG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
216250
Internet address
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: £168,900
Total value of the contract/lot: £168,900
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 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
On the 27th March 2025 St Helens Place Leadership Team approved this decision and no conflicts of interested were declared.
The following criteria informed the decision:
Social Value: 10%
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice: 20%
Value: 25%
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability:20%
Quality and innovation: 25%
Representations by providers must be made to
mervyn.kennedy@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
within 8 working days from the publication date of this notice. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the Provider Selection Regime (2023).
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board
1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Country
United Kingdom