Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
N H S Shared Business Services
05280446
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempsted
HP2 7AH
UK
E-mail: nsbs.health@nhs.net
NUTS: UKD34
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Public Sector Framework Provider https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services (SBS10239)
Reference number: SBS10239
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism: Assessment and Diagnosis, NHS Talking Therapies and Crisis Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. Approved Organisations are NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) or any combined authority, integrated care board, local authority, NHS England, NHS foundation trust, NHS trust or any other body listed as a "relevant authority" in the National Health Service Act 2006, which the Authority authorises to use the resulting Framework.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
70 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Assessment and Diagnosis
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Assessment and Diagnosis lot will include a range of services and clinical assessments used in the diagnosis of common mental health conditions, severe mental illness, and neurological conditions. The lot will also include provision for ongoing assessments.
Services will be available for Children and Young People, Adults and Older People and will include, but are not limited to:
• Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD
• Coexisting frailty
• Coexisting neurodevelopmental conditions
• Common mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression
• Children and Young People with multiple needs
• Co-occurring drug or alcohol-use disorders, and other addiction disorders, including gambling
• Eating disorders
• Health and Social care
• Learning disabilities
• Psychiatric severe mental health illnesses such as psychosis or bipolar disorder
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.
The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.
All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.
The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.
This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
NHS Talking Therapies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The NHS Talking Therapies lot is for the provision of NHS Talking Therapies, Counselling, and Psychotherapy. This lot must be delivered by a clinical workforce who are fully and appropriately trained and supervised.
NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression provide treatment for people with the following common mental health problems:
• Agoraphobia
• Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)
• Depression
• Generalised anxiety disorder
• Health anxiety (hypochondriasis)
• Mixed depression and anxiety (the term for sub-syndromal depression and anxiety, rather than both depression and anxiety)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Panic disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Social anxiety disorder
• Specific phobias (such as heights, flying, spiders etc.)
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.
The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.
All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.
The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.
This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
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: 3
II.2.1) Title
Crisis Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Crisis Services lot is focused on relapse prevention, assisting Approved Organisations respond to patients including Children and Young People, Adults and Older People at times when their mental health and/or social situation has deteriorated to the point they are at considerable risk and require additional support to remain in their current accommodation and/or prevent further harm.
Services provided under this lot are intended as an alternative to A&E or inpatient psychiatric admission and include, but are not limited to:
• 24/7 telephone helplines
• Crisis Home Treatment Teams (CRHTT)
In addition, for Children and Young People:
• 24/7 assessments and brief response
• Extended hours intervention and community provision
• Extended hours intensive community care
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.
The approximate lifetime value of the Framework is £70,000,000.
All relevant authorities in England are eligible to call off services under this resulting framework agreement.
The duration of the framework agreement is 4 years from commencement date.
This is for new services to as a compliant route to market for existing services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 40
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability
/ Weighting: 30
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Under the Provider Selection Regime, the Authority reserves the right to reopen the competition to new bidders at any time throughout the lifecycle of this Framework. Reopening will be advertised as required under PSR legislation and conducted via our sourcing portal using the same evaluation criteria for all bidder submissions.
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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 14/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-028193
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 1
Title: Assessment and Diagnosis
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 26
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 13
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 26
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABL Health Ltd
7074944
71 Redgate Way
Farnworth
BL4 0JL
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.ablhealth.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arlson Psychological Services Ltd - trading as The Rooms of Knutsford
9-11 Tatton Street
Knutsford
WA16 6AB
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.ablhealth.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clinical Partners Ltd
7590254
Unit 6 Chaldicott Barns, Semley
Shaftesbury
SP7 9AW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Lodge Health Ltd
6177624
Page Street, Mill Hill
London
NW7 2ED
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.chaselodgehospital.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HelloSelf Ltd
11492566
9th Floor 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.HelloSelf.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Help 4 Psychology Services Limited
7533119
Broadsend Cottage, 7 Broad Lane
South Walsham
NR13 6EE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.help4psychology.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
4793945
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://xylaservices.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Medical Group Limited
3829536
Unit 2 Mill Square, Featherstone Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.id-medical.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ingeus UK Ltd
3829536
2nd Floor Royal Pharmaceutical Building, 66-68 East Smithfield
London
E1W 1AW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://ingeus.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kooth Digital Health Limited
4154208
5 Merchant Square
London
W2 1AY
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.koothplc.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mantle Psychology LTD
12379553
20 The Village, Holme
Holmfirth
HD9 2QG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://mantlepsychology.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minds Matter Clinic Ltd
12379553
Castle Cavendish Enterprise Centre, 63-67 St. Peters Street
Nottingham
NG7 3EN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://mindsmatterclinic.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Psicon Ltd
12379553
First Floor West Wing, Holgate Park Drive
York
YO26 4GN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.psicon.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Remote Medical International UK Ltd
7590062
4500 Parkway, Solent Business Park,
Whiteley
PO15 7AZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://rmiglobalsolutions.com/mental-health-clinics/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Seven Care Services Ltd
13119584
1 Parkside Court
Lichfield
WS13 7FE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.sevencareservices.org
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Speech and Language Therapy West Midlands Ltd
15722636
55 Ashfurlong Crescent
Sutton Coldfield
B75 6EN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.saltwm.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Partners Mental Health Limited
15722636
The Coach House, The Square
Sawbridgworth
CM21 9AE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Andrew's Healthcare
5176998
Billing Road
Northampton
NN1 5DG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Autism Assessment Service Ltd
13833421
156 South Street
Dorking
RH4 2HF
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.autismassessment.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Owl Centre Limited
7880303
16 Main Street
Fishguard
SA65 9HJ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.theowl.org/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 2
Title: NHS Talking Therapies
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 22
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 22
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABL Health Ltd
7074944
71 Redgate Way
Farnworth
BL4 0JL
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.ablhealth.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind
1796928
23 Monck St
London
SW1P 2AE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.bwwmind.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clinical Partners Ltd
7590254
Unit 6 Chaldicott Barns, Semley
Shaftesbury
SP7 9AW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Chase Lodge Health Ltd
6177624
Page Street, Mill Hill
London
NW7 2ED
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.chaselodgehospital.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health
4391008
Sir Bobby Robson Way, 2 Esh Plaza
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 9BA
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.everyturn.org
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HelloSelf Ltd
11492566
9th Floor 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.HelloSelf.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hammersmith and Fulham Association for Mental Health
2257523
309 Lillie Road
London
SW6 7LL
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.hfehmind.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ICS Operations Limited t/a Xyla
4793945
9 Appold Street
London
EC2A 2AP
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://xylaservices.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Medical Group Limited
3829536
Unit 2 Mill Square, Featherstone Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.id-medical.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ingeus UK Ltd
3829536
2nd Floor Royal Pharmaceutical Building, 66-68 East Smithfield
London
E1W 1AW
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://ingeus.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kooth Digital Health Limited
4154208
5 Merchant Square
London
W2 1AY
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.koothplc.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mantle Psychology LTD
12379553
20 The Village, Holme
Holmfirth
HD9 2QG
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://mantlepsychology.com/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mind in West Essex
4369554
10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair
Harlow
CM18 6NZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Minds Matter Clinic Ltd
12379553
Castle Cavendish Enterprise Centre, 63-67 St. Peters Street
Nottingham
NG7 3EN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://mindsmatterclinic.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
OneBright Limited
9507950
First Floor West Wing, Holgate Park Drive
York
YO26 4GN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.onebright.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Remote Medical International UK Ltd
7590062
4500 Parkway, Solent Business Park,
Whiteley
PO15 7AZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://rmiglobalsolutions.com/mental-health-clinics/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Vita Health Solutions t/a Right Corecare Limited
3829618
3 Dorset Rise
London
EC4Y 8EN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Staff Partners Mental Health Ltd
12742460
The Coach House, The Square
Sawbridgworth
CM21 9AE
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.staffpartnershealthcare.com
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sunderland Counselling Service
1159057
51 John Street
Sunderland
SR1 1QN
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.sunderlandcounselling.org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Self Help Services t/a The Big Life Company Limited
6036050
Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road
Manchester
M15 4ZY
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 3
Title: Crisis Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/03/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABL Health Ltd
7074944
71 Redgate Way
Farnworth
BL4 0JL
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.ablhealth.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Birmingham Mind (Birmingham Association for Mental Health)
2024372
17, Graham Street, Hockley
Birmingham
B1 3JR
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.birminghammind.org
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Everyturn Services Limited t/a Everyturn Mental Health
4391008
Sir Bobby Robson Way, 2 Esh Plaza
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 9BA
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.everyturn.org
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ID Medical Group Limited
3829536
Unit 2 Mill Square, Featherstone Road
Milton Keynes
MK12 5ZD
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.id-medical.com
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Independence Support Ltd
10643283
Windsor House, Bayshill Road
Cheltenham
GL50 3AT
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.isl-org.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mind in West Essex
4369554
10-11 Corner House, Bush Fair
Harlow
CM18 6NZ
UK
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 70 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Framework Agreement commencement date: 14th April 2025
Framework Agreement End Date: 13th April 2029
Term: 48 months
The value provided in II.1.7 is only an estimate. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice. We are unable to break down the anticipated value for each lot hence sections V.2.4 each use the total value for the framework agreement as included in section II.1.7.
Some purchases under this Framework Agreement may have requirements that can be met under this Framework Agreement but the purchase of which may be exempt from the Procurement Regulations. In such cases, Call-off Contracts from this Framework will be unregulated purchases for the purposes of the Procurement Regulations, and Approved Organisations may, at their discretion, modify the terms and conditions of any Call-off Contracts to reflect that Approved Organisation's specific needs.
'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 14th April 2025.
This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.
No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision were identified.
The key criteria and its relative importance are detailed below. The key criteria and weightings were selected based on their relevance to the services being delivered, aligning with the specification and requirements of Approved Organisations. As detailed in the tender collateral and Contract Notice we are intending to award to all Suppliers who passed the Basic Selection Criteria and met the threshold award score of 55% or above.
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 1 Quality and Innovation 40%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 3 Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability 30%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 4 Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice 10%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 5 Social Value 10%
PSR Key Criteria - Criterion 2 Value 10%
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/03/2025