Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
Contact
Bilal Tabasum
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/about/boards/integrated-care-board/
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
Children and Young People's Counselling Service for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB
Reference number
ACE-0762-2024-MSE
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made by the Contracting Authority; NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs).
The contract award is made to Kids Inspire for the provision of Children and Young People's Counselling Service across Mid and South Essex.
This award is made through a call-off from the Authority's Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation's (VCSO) Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) Framework. The process comprised of the following stages:
• Stage 1 – Selection from the framework– to ensure bidders had the appropriate capability, skills and capacity to deliver the service, resulting in a list of qualified providers to progress to Stage 2.
• Stage 2 – Invitation to Participate – the identified providers at stage one were invited to participate in the process and tender packs sent out for them to formerly express interesting the ICB’s desired award criteria, resulting in the selection of a preferred bidder for contract award.
• Stage 3 – Assessment and Recommendation – Assessment of bids received and evaluation and moderation process against key criteria mandated within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for competitive processes.
The contract term is 24 months, commencing 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2027, at a total aggregate Contract Value of £1,168,600.00.
The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in Find a Tender Service in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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: £1,168,600
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB) published their Joint Forward Plan (2024-2029) where the mental health vision is to promote good emotional and mental health for everyone, reduce health inequalities and to improve life outcomes for those with mental ill health, enabling them to recover and live well.
To improve mental health services, recognising the increased pressure facing today’s Children and Young People and the associated impact that this is having on demand for services. Mid & South Essex ICB working in partnership with education and the voluntary sector, have looked at finding ways to increase support through prevention and early intervention initiatives that also address the health inequalities facing children and young people in the MSE communities.
The contract award is made to Kids Inspire for the provision of Children and Young People's Counselling Service across Mid and South Essex.
This award is made through a call-off from the Authority's Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation's (VCSO) Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) Framework. The process comprised of the following stages:
• Stage 1 – Selection from the framework– to ensure bidders had the appropriate capability, skills and capacity to deliver the service, resulting in a list of qualified providers to progress to Stage 2.
• Stage 2 – Invitation to Participate – the identified providers at stage one were invited to participate in the process and tender packs sent out for them to formerly express interesting the ICB’s desired award criteria, resulting in the selection of a preferred bidder for contract award.
• Stage 3 – Assessment and Recommendation – Assessment of bids received and evaluation and moderation process against key criteria mandated within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for competitive processes.
The contract term is 24 months, commencing 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2027, at a total aggregate Contract Value of £1,168,600.00.
The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in Find a Tender Service in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
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 award is made through a call-off from the Authority's Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation's (VCSO) Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) Framework. The process comprised of the following stages:
• Stage 1 – Selection from the framework– to ensure bidders had the appropriate capability, skills and capacity to deliver the service, resulting in a list of qualified providers to progress to Stage 2.
• Stage 2 – Invitation to Participate – the identified providers at stage one were invited to participate in the process and tender packs sent out for them to formerly express interesting the ICB’s desired award criteria, resulting in the selection of a preferred bidder for contract award.
• Stage 3 – Assessment and Recommendation – Assessment of bids received and evaluation and moderation process against key criteria mandated within the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for competitive processes.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction will be used
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
Title
Children and Young People's Counselling Service for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 November 2024
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
Kids Inspire
Hargrave House, Hollycroft, Great Baddow,
Chelmsford, Essex
CM2 7FW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,168,600
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice of England and Wales
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS Mid and South Essex ICB
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road
Basildon
SS14 3HG
Country
United Kingdom