Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, SWINDON AND WILTSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Jenner House, Unit E3, Langley Park, Avon Way
Chippenham
SN15 1GG
UK
Contact person: Samantha Phillips
E-mail: scwcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKK12
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS HAMPSHIRE ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Omega House, 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
UK
Contact person: Samantha Phillips
E-mail: scwcsu.clinical.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/icb
Address of the buyer profile: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries – applicable national procurement law:
N/A
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TR) for the Southeast and Southwest Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
Reference number: WA17391 / C347007
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (BSW ICB) and Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (HIOW ICB) are seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TR) for the South East and South West Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), in line with the specified requirements. The Commissioners confirm that whilst they are seeking a Prime Provider, they welcome partnerships, consortiums and/or sub-contractual models, which is at Bidders' discretion.
As laid out in the tender documentation, this is a two-lot competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime 2023 (PSR) regulations. The two lead ICBs and lots are:
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) for Lot 1 - South West Integrated Care Boards
Hosting (and contract holding) on behalf of the following South West ICBs:
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
• Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW)
• Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)
• Dorset
• Devon
• Gloucestershire
• Somerset
And
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (HIOW) for Lot 2 - South East Integrated Care Boards
Hosting (and contract holding) on behalf of the following South East ICBs:
• Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB)
• Frimley Health and Care
• Kent and Medway
• Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (HIOW)
• Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership
• Sussex Health and Care Partnership
The geography covered is that of the above South East and South West Integrated Care Boards named.
Services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. The Contract(s), one for each lot, will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioners.
The detailed breakdown of the requirements can be found within the service specification, which is part of the tender documentation. Provided below is a high-level overview of the requirements to be delivered for all 13 ICBs (listed above), within the South East and South West for each lot. The successful provider(s) will need:
• To recruit, train and support the Experts by Experience and Clinical Reviewers.
• To book Expert by Experiences and Clinical Reviews for CETR's.
TUPE elements are likely to apply (for all specified lots). The TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties.
Total combined maximum contract value, across the full potential term of 5 (five) years including any optional extension years is £2,392,536, for both lots combined. A break down of each lots budget can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
Given the current landscape of the NHS and planned consolidation of Integrated Care Boards, interested parties should be aware that the 13 listed ICBs above will reduce in line with the proposed footprints. These changes will be reflected during the contract term, to further support alignment and collaboration across neighbouring systems.
A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 30th October 2024, looking for expressions of interest from interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-035227.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 392 536.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
South West Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) for Lot 1 - South West Integrated Care Boards
Hosting (and contract holding) on behalf of the following South West ICBs:
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
• Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW)
• Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)
• Dorset
• Devon
• Gloucestershire
• Somerset
The geography covered is that of the above South East and South West Integrated Care Boards named.
Services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioners.
The detailed breakdown of the requirements can be found within the service specification, which is part of the tender documentation. Provided below is a high-level overview of the requirements to be delivered for all 13 ICBs (listed above), within the South East and South West for each lot. The successful provider(s) will need:
• To recruit, train and support the Experts by Experience and Clinical Reviewers.
• To book Expert by Experiences and Clinical Reviews for CETR's.
TUPE elements are likely to apply (for all specified lots). The TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties.
Total combined maximum contract value, across the full potential term of 5 (five) years including any optional extension years is £2,392,536, for both lots combined. A break down of each lots budget can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
Given the current landscape of the NHS and planned consolidation of Integrated Care Boards, interested parties should be aware that the 13 listed ICBs above will reduce in line with the proposed footprints. These changes will be reflected during the contract term, to further support alignment and collaboration across neighbouring systems.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality & Innovation
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
908 832.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner(s).
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
South East Integrated Care Boards (ICBs)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (HIOW) for Lot 2 - South East Integrated Care Boards
Hosting (and contract holding) on behalf of the following South East ICBs:
• Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB)
• Frimley Health and Care
• Kent and Medway
• Hampshire and the Isle of Wight (HIOW)
• Surrey Heartlands Health and Care Partnership
• Sussex Health and Care Partnership
The geography covered is that of the above South East and South West Integrated Care Boards named.
Services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026. The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioners.
The detailed breakdown of the requirements can be found within the service specification, which is part of the tender documentation. Provided below is a high-level overview of the requirements to be delivered for all 13 ICBs (listed above), within the South East and South West for each lot. The successful provider(s) will need:
• To recruit, train and support the Experts by Experience and Clinical Reviewers.
• To book Expert by Experiences and Clinical Reviews for CETR's.
TUPE elements are likely to apply (for all specified lots). The TUPE information will be confirmed during the formal invitation to tender (ITT) period to all interested parties.
Total combined maximum contract value, across the full potential term of 5 (five) years including any optional extension years is £2,392,536, for both lots combined. A break down of each lots budget can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
Given the current landscape of the NHS and planned consolidation of Integrated Care Boards, interested parties should be aware that the 13 listed ICBs above will reduce in line with the proposed footprints. These changes will be reflected during the contract term, to further support alignment and collaboration across neighbouring systems.
A F01: Prior Information Notice (prior information only) was published back on 30th October 2024, looking for expressions of interest from interested parties from the marketplace. Details of that engagement can be found here - 2024/S 000-035227.
This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality & Innovation
/ Weighting: 50
Quality criterion: Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
/ Weighting: 5
Quality criterion: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Cost criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 25
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 483 704.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner(s).
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The Contract will be for an initial term of 3 (three) years, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 2 (two) years, as defined at the sole discretion of the Commissioner(s).
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
A detailed Basic Selection Criteria document will be provided to registered bidders as part of the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
A link to the type of contract that will be used, for both lots (the NHS Standard Contract) is detailed within the invitation to tender (ITT) documentation and provided to registered bidders.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
12/08/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
12/08/2025
Local time: 12:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Once you have found the opportunity (via the search function, using the title or reference number), to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
You will find the project titled: Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews for the Southeast and Southwest ICBs (C347007). If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
The intention is to award a contract using the competitive process.
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 Procurement Act 2023 (Consequential and Other Amendments) Regulations 2025 do not apply to this award.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Bath, North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Jenner House, Avon Way, Langley Park
Chippenham
SN15 1GG
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/07/2025