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
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.