Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
Contact
Tracy Roberts
tracy.roberts@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270886440
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Cheshire East Paediatric Speech, Language & Communication Service
Reference number
DN742781
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Cheshire East Place) are seeking a provider for the Paediatric Speech, Language and Communication Service for our residents of Cheshire East.
Cheshire East Council are acting as the lead commissioner for this procurement.
The contract duration is for an initial period of 5 years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 with the
option to extend for a further 2 years. The new contract is anticipated to go live in April
2025, after a 3-month mobilisation period.
The contract value for the initial 5 year period is £11,250,000 and if the optional further 2 years extensions are exercised the full 7 year contract value would be £15,750,000.
TUPE is likely to apply and TUPE information is provided within the tender pack.
Cheshire East Borough Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the lead of the Council are conducting this procurement in accordance with Regulation 11; The
Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023(PSR Regulations)
Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the Chest project reference DN742781 and at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=bd058589-9979-ef11-812f-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Collaborative or partnership bids would be welcomed.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (Cheshire East Place) are seeking a provider for the Paediatric Speech, Language and Communication Service for our residents of Cheshire East.
Cheshire East Council are acting as the lead commissioner for this procurement.
The contract duration is for an initial period of 5 years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 with the
option to extend for a further 2 years. The new contract is anticipated to go live in April
2025, after a 3-month mobilisation period.
The contract value for the initial 5 year period is £11,250,000 and if the optional further 2 years extensions are exercised the full 7 year contract value would be £15,750,000.
TUPE is likely to apply and TUPE information is provided within the tender pack.
Cheshire East Borough Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the lead of the Council are conducting this procurement in accordance with Regulation 11; The
Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023(PSR Regulations)
Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the Chest project reference DN742781 and at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=bd058589-9979-ef11-812f-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Collaborative or partnership bids would be welcomed.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract 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 service endeavours to support the children and young people in Cheshire East receiving Speech and Language Therapy to be their best and improve their communication skills. With the aim of improving the emotional health and well-being for children and young people by providing a speech, language and communication support that helps them to achieve their potential.
By providing a whole system service support that offers a graduated approach for children that will offer early help at the earliest opportunity, this is often at the pre-school stages of the child’s development to either stepping up where the needs are assessed to require targeted support to a step down via a supportive discharge route.
The needs for children and young people over the age of five years vary depending on their age, development, complexity and accessibility. We know that many children who are in the youth justice system, may have speech and language needs that were not identified early enough. Again, those young people who are not in education or training, equally have some links to the speech and language delays and the confidence this can instil within the child and their attainment.
The approach will need to differ to that of the under-fives, but the principles of service offer will remain with a need to provide a flexible range of support to children, young people and their families that may require with upskilling other professionals and families to support them holistically.
The Service Model
The whole system service delivery is outcomes based and recognises and builds on the strengths of children, young people and their families. The service will ensure that service delivery is provided through one provider only across Cheshire East, this will ensure complete consistency of service provision for all the children, young people and families within the borough.
https://www.thebalancedsystem.org/
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
84
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Cheshire East Borough Council and Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the lead of the Council are conducting this procurement in accordance with Regulation 11; The
Competitive Process of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023(PSR Regulations)
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 October 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 October 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The award criteria and weightings for this procurement is:
Quality and innovation 40%
Value 20%
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 15%
Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 15%
Social value 10%
Interested providers can view this opportunity on the Chest - project reference DN742781 and at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=bd058589-9979-ef11-812f-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom