Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
QE1
Preston
UK
E-mail: MLCSU.tendersnorth@nhs.net
NUTS: UKD
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
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
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Adults Mental Health Lot 3 Psychologically Informed Interventions
Reference number: WHISP227
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
NHS Midlands and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (MLCSU) is working on behalf of NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are looking to undertake a multi-lot Competitive Process for the provision of Adult Mental Health Services (Lot 3 Psychologically Informed Interventions).
During 2023 and 2024 the community Mental Health Transformation programme has worked to coproduce an integrated model of support for people living with severe mental illness, develop pathways and articulate what interventions are required to support people to live well in their local communities. This work has informed what services are required as part of the model going forward.
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services It is the intention of the ICB to start commissioning contracts for the above services from 1st April 2025 for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
Lot 3 Psychologically Informed Interventions (Total Contract Value for 3 years with optional 2 year extension)
Lot 3a Blackpool £652,775
Lot 3b Blackburn with Darwen £685,830
Lot 3c South Cumbria £413,985
Lot 3d Lancashire East £1,245,490
Lot 3e Lancashire Central £1,200,300
Lot 3f Lancashire North £801,620
The ITT will be live on Monday 9th September 2024 on the Atamis Portal. The deadline for submission will be Monday 14th October 2024 12:00pm mid-day.
The Commissioner reserves the right to reject bids that exceed the indicated budget. To express interest and participate in the Competitive Process, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome .
There will be a maximum of 6 contracts totalling £1,000,000 annually. The overall maximum contract value for all 6 lots, including possible contract extensions is £5,000,000.
Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk The relevant reference number for this tender is C301065 and the questionnaires will be located within the requirements. Further details will be made available via documentation and information released during the tender process. The ICB has set an affordability threshold for each lot. Bidders who submit a bid over the maximum contract values in the procurement documents, will not achieve the score of a pass. There isn't a competition on price.
The ICB may intend to procure Lot 4 Social Inclusion at a later date (timescales to be confirmed).
The competitive tendering process to which this ITT relates to and further to which the Authority intends to purchase the Services as set out in regulation 11 of the provider selection regime 2023 for the award of a contract with a competition.
This ITT has been made available to all Bidders who have expressed a potential interest in delivering this service in line with the requirements which fall under Regulation 11 for the award of a contract with a competition, and Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the competitive tendering of these Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage tender process as described in the documentation in this ITT, and in the Find a Tender contract notice advertisement.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
5 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum 6 lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Bidders are invited to bid for each lot separately. Bidders can bid for more than one lot. If a bidder is the highest scoring bidder and therefore named the successful bidder for more than one lot, this may result in contracts being amalgamated rather than separate contracts being issued.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3a - Blackpool
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD42
Main site or place of performance:
Blackpool
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
652 775.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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
Lot 3b - Blackburn with Darwen
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD41
Main site or place of performance:
Blackburn with Darwen
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
685 830.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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
Lot 3c - South Cumbria
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
South Cumbria
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
413 985.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3d - Lancashire East
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD46
Main site or place of performance:
Lancashire East
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 245 490.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3e - Lancashire Central
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
Main site or place of performance:
Lancashire Central
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
1 200 300.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3f - Lancashire North
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD4
Main site or place of performance:
Lancashire North
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
A maximum of 1 bidder, or consortium, may be selected for each lot, for each place where applicable. The highest overall scoring bidder for each lot, for each place, will be recommended as a successful bidder
Bidders will need to consider as part of their submission how each service will be accessible to the patient population within each lot's geographical area that they bid for. It is anticipated that the referrals received by the successful bidder(s) will be predominantly from patients registered within the lot's geographical area. However, due to patient choice, the commissioner cannot guarantee any activity for successful bidders, but there will be an expectation that all successful bidders from this procurement will still accept referrals primarily from their geographical lot but this may include a small number from outside of their geographical lot
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Price
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
801 620.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The ICB is committed to providing stability to the sector and a model of services is being proposed, which will procure services for 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
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:
No
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.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-022987
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/10/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/10/2024
Local time: 12:10
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
The competitive tendering process to which this ITT relates to and further to which the Authority intends to purchase the Services as set out in regulation 11 of the provider selection regime 2023 for the award of a contract with a competition.
This ITT has been made available to all Bidders who have expressed a potential interest in delivering this service in line with the requirements which fall under Regulation 11 for the award of a contract with a competition, and Schedule 1 of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. As such, the competitive tendering of these Services is being run as a bespoke, single-stage tender process as described in the documentation in this ITT, and in the Find a Tender contract notice advertisement.
The Authority reserves the right to make changes to the process as it sees necessary whilst adhering to those sections of the Provider Selection Regime regulations which lay out the principles for the competitive tendering process. The Authority will ensure that Bidders are made aware, in reasonable time, of any changes it makes to the process. All changes will be communicated through the Procurement portal messaging system, Atamis.
The Contracting Authority is not voluntarily following any other part of the Regulations.
Right to Cancel: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to discontinue the Competitive Process at any time, which shall include the right not to award a contract or contracts, and does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender, or any tender received, and reserves the right to award a contract in part, or to call for new tenders should it consider this necessary.
The Contracting Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidate or tenderer in connection with the completion and return of the information requested in this Contract Notice, or in the completion or submission of any tender, irrespective of the outcome of the competition or if the competition is cancelled or postponed.
All dates, time periods and values specified in this notice are provisional and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change these.
Transparency: The Contracting Authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004(EIR) and may be required to disclose information received in the course of this procurement under FOIA or the EIR.
In addition, and in accordance with the UK Government's policies on transparency, the contracting authority intends to publish documentation and the text of any resulting contractual arrangements, subject to possible redactions at the discretion of the Contracting Authority.
Any redactions, whether in relation to information requests under FOIA, the EIR or policies on transparency will be in accordance with those grounds prescribed under the Freedom of Information Act. If and when this requirement is offered to tender, this will be done via electronic means using the internet. Midlands and Lancashire CSU is conducting this procurement exercise as a central purchasing body for another NHS body with whom the successful bidder(s) will enter into contracts for the supply of the services.
Any other public-sector body detailed within this notice, wishing to access the contract may do so only with permission from the contracting NHS body.
Further details will be made available via documentation and information released during the Competitive Process
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB
Preston
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
09/09/2024