Planning

Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS)

  • NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB)

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025298

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048996

Published 9 August 2024, 4:25pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB)

1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA11QY

Contact

Siju George

Email

icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKD61 - Warrington

NHS Organisation Data Service

QYG

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS)

Reference number

CMICB/NH/2425/31

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB is looking to procure Individual Placement and Support Service. The proposed contracting model for this service is to set up dedicated service provision at sub regional level. The main objective is to enable people with complex mental health problems to be able to enjoy a good quality of life, reduce health inequalities, remain independent and in control, achieve sustainable paid employment, and support each individual's recovery.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £9,200,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) for Cheshire East, Cheshire West and WirralLot 2: Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) for Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and WarringtonTotal contract value is estimated as follows:Lot 1 services (3+2 years contract): £3.5mLot 2 services (3+2 years contract): £5.7mTotal: £9.2m

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) for Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Wirral

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire
  • UKD7 - Merseyside
Main site or place of performance

The proposed IPS contract is split into two lots, Lot 1 service is to cover the following place areas.

1. Cheshire East

2. Cheshire West

3. Wirral

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The estimated total cost associated with the proposed contract for Lot 1 service is £700,000 per annum. Therefore it is estimated that the total contract value for a 3 year contract with 2 years optional extension will be in the region of £3.5m.

This Prior Information Notice is to alert potential providers of Individual Placement Support Services for engagement purposes in advance of the publication of the ITT. The ICB is inviting the providers to complete a questionnaire to secure a place in the market engagement day, which is scheduled for w/c 2nd September 2024. Date and venue details will be confirmed with the eligible providers who express their interest to attend the event.

For further information and to express your interest, please contact the procurement team icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Individual Placement and Support Service (IPS) for Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Warrington

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD6 - Cheshire
  • UKD7 - Merseyside
Main site or place of performance

The proposed IPS contract is split into two lots, Lot 2 service is to cover the following place areas.

1. Halton

2. Knowsley

3. Liverpool

4. Sefton

5. St Helens

6. Warrington

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The estimated total cost associated with the proposed contract for Lot 1 service is £1,140,000 per annum. Therefore it is estimated that the total contract value for a 3 year contract with 2 years of optional extension will be in the region of £5.7m.

This Prior Information Notice is to alert potential providers of Individual Placement Support Services for engagement purposes in advance of the publication of the ITT. The ICB is inviting the providers to complete a questionnaire to secure a place in the market engagement day, which is scheduled for w/c 2nd September 2024. Date and venue details will be confirmed with the eligible providers who express their interest to attend the event.

For further information and to express your interest, please contact the procurement team icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

16 September 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB reserves the right to amend the service specification requirements and the estimated contract value included in this PIN. The final details of this procurement opportunity, including the service specification and the contract value, will be published along with the ITT pack.

For further information please contact the procurement team icbprocurementteam@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk.