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Framework VCSOs/SMEs Contracts (re-opening PDPS) for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board · compiled

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Opportunity overview

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Framework Agreement (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 Authority intends to award a NHS Standard Contract for this Framework Agreement for Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has sought suitably qualified Providers for the establishment of this Framework Agreement for the provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts in Mid and South Essex (previously referred to as the 'Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System PDPS') ‘tranche 2’ with the intention of awarding Providers and onboarding them to the list of Pre-Approved Providers for this Framework Agreement.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Arke Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Wiltshire, UKK1, BA13 4NA, United Kingdom

College Health Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Maidstone, UKH, ME15 6SB, United Kingdom

First Point 24 Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Southend on Sea, UKH3, SS1 1BX, United Kingdom

Frontline Referrals Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Saffron Walden, Essex, UKH3, CB11 4EB, United Kingdom

Headway Essex

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-5
Status
active
Location
Colchester,, UKH3, CO4 6DH, United Kingdom

Learna Limited

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-6
Status
active
Location
Cardiff, UKL, CF14 5GF, United Kingdom

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-7
Status
active
Location
Hatfield, UKH, AL10 0BY, United Kingdom

OptimalCarePlus Limited

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-8
Status
active
Location
East Tilbury,, UKH3, RM18 8RH, United Kingdom

Southend Care Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£0
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
31 Oct 2025
Award ID
073600-2025-9
Status
active
Location
Westcliff on Sea,, UKH3, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85323000 — Community health services

Lots

  • This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Framework Agreement (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 Authority intends to award a NHS Standard Contract for this Framework Agreement for Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has sought suitably qualified Providers for the establishment of this Framework Agreement for the provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts in Mid and South Essex (previously referred to as the 'Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System PDPS') ‘tranche 2’ with the intention of awarding Providers and onboarding them to the list of Pre-Approved Providers for this Framework Agreement. The overarching contract period of this Framework Agreement is from the 01/04/2024 – 31/03/2028 (a total of 4-years), with this Tranche 2 (the re-opening of the framework) period from the 18/06/2025 – 17/06/2026. The Framework will re-open on annual basis, as outlined in the tender documentation. After completing the assessment of tenders, the Authority awards to the Providers that met the minimum requirements to join this Framework Agreement (FA). This FA has no activity guarantee, with a minimum contract value of £0.00 per annum. This notice has reflected a minimum value of £1.00 due to an error on this form which prevents the true figure of £0.00 per annum being illustrated in Section II.1.7) of this form. The minimum contract value of £0.00 pa and maximum indicative aggregate contract value £500million. This indicative value was calculated by using the Authority's actual annual spend across a wide range of voluntary, small and medium-sized enterprises, specialist and locality specific purpose led services across the entire geography of Mid and South Essex. Any call-off from this Framework will be run in accordance with the Framework Agreement documentation and will be published separately in accordance with the regulations. Additional information: The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ACE-0780-2024-MSE
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Bid Opening

Date
15 May 2025, 09:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
9,999,999

Expected award period

Starts
15 May 2025, 09:00

Tender Period

Ends
14 May 2025, 17:30

Communication

Future Notice Date
3 Mar 2025, 00:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
All relevant details pertaining to this Framework Agreement is as stated in the procurement documents (that can be found at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html . Click on 'Register here' and follow the onscreen instructions. The relevant documentation will be available within the 'itt_166- VCSO & Specialist SME Contracts for NHS MSE ICB (PDPS Framework Tranche 2)'' project.

Classification

Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission
written

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
The Basic Selection Criteria relating to suitability to pursue the professional activity is as stated in the procurement documents (that can be found at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html . Click on 'Register here' and follow the onscreen instructions. The relevant documentation will be available within the 'itt_166- VCSO & Specialist SME Contracts for NHS MSE ICB (PDPS Framework Tranche 2)'' project.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Framework Agreement (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 Authority intends to award a NHS Standard Contract for this Framework Agreement for Mid and South Essex. NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein referred to as the 'Authority') has sought suitably qualified Providers for the establishment of this Framework Agreement for the provision of Voluntary Sector and Specialist SME Contracts in Mid and South Essex (previously referred to as the 'Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System PDPS') ‘tranche 2’ with the intention of awarding Providers and onboarding them to the list of Pre-Approved Providers for this Framework Agreement. The overarching contract period of this Framework Agreement is from the 01/04/2024 – 31/03/2028 (a total of 4-years), with this Tranche 2 (the re-opening of the framework) period from the 18/06/2025 – 17/06/2026. The Framework will re-open on annual basis, as outlined in the tender documentation. After completing the assessment of tenders, the Authority awards to the Providers that met the minimum requirements to join this Framework Agreement (FA). This FA has no activity guarantee, with a minimum contract value of £0.00 per annum. This notice has reflected a minimum value of £1.00 due to an error on this form which prevents the true figure of £0.00 per annum being illustrated in Section II.1.7) of this form. The minimum contract value of £0.00 pa and maximum indicative aggregate contract value £500million. This indicative value was calculated by using the Authority's actual annual spend across a wide range of voluntary, small and medium-sized enterprises, specialist and locality specific purpose led services across the entire geography of Mid and South Essex. Any call-off from this Framework will be run in accordance with the Framework Agreement documentation and will be published separately in accordance with the regulations. Additional information: The service that this notice relates is within scope of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Authority is bound only by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Renewal

Description
Framework will re-open annually, please see procurement documentation available for free at https://attain.bravosolution.co.uk/. All details will be contained within the tender documentation and will be issued upon each new round.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
PSR Key Criteria 1 - Quality and Innovation
Type
quality
Description
40.00%
Criterion 2
Name
PSR Key Criteria 2 - Value
Type
quality
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 3
Name
PSR Key Criteria 3 - Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
Type
quality
Description
40.00%
Criterion 4
Name
PSR Key Criteria 4 - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice
Type
quality
Description
10.00%
Criterion 5
Name
PSR Key Criteria 5 - Social Value
Type
quality
Description
10.00%
Criterion 6
Type
price
Description
100

Contract period

Ends
17 Jun 2026, 23:59
Starts
18 Jun 2025, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Mid and South Essex Health Economy

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Entry 2
Region
UKH3
Entry 3
Region
UKH3
Entry 4
Region
UKH3
Entry 5
Region
UKH3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85323000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Community health services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
economic1
Document Type
economicSelectionCriteria
Entry 2
Id
technical1
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-73493
Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Roles

reviewBody
mediationBody

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Basildon
Postal Code
SS14 3HG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Rd,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Contact

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-118911
Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Basildon
Postal Code
SS14 3HG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Rd,

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
07
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Health

Identifier

Id
99E
Legal Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Contact

Name
NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-166505
Name
Arke Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKK1
Locality
Wiltshire
Postal Code
BA13 4NA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Coach House, Heywood House, Heywood, Westbury,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Arke Ltd
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-166506
Name
College Health Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Maidstone
Postal Code
ME15 6SB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
50 College Road,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
College Health Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-166507
Name
First Point 24 Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Southend on Sea
Postal Code
SS1 1BX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
3 Alexandra Street,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
First Point 24 Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-166508
Name
Frontline Referrals Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Saffron Walden, Essex
Postal Code
CB11 4EB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Citizens Advice Bureau, Barnards Yard,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Frontline Referrals Ltd
Organisation 7
Id
GB-FTS-166509
Name
Headway Essex

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Colchester,
Postal Code
CO4 6DH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Headway Centre, Woodland Walk,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Headway Essex
Organisation 8
Id
GB-FTS-166510
Name
Learna Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKL
Locality
Cardiff
Postal Code
CF14 5GF
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Ty Bevan, Unit 24, Lambourne Crescent,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Learna Limited
Organisation 9
Id
GB-FTS-166511
Name
Nouvita Healthcare Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH
Locality
Hatfield
Postal Code
AL10 0BY
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
33-35 Wellfield Rd

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Nouvita Healthcare Ltd
Organisation 10
Id
GB-FTS-166512
Name
OptimalCarePlus Limited

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
East Tilbury,
Postal Code
RM18 8RH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Building 13, Suite 113, Thames Enterprise Centre, Thames Industrial Park,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
OptimalCarePlus Limited
Organisation 11
Id
GB-FTS-166513
Name
Southend Care Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKH3
Locality
Westcliff on Sea,
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Brook Meadows House, Burr Hill Chase,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Southend Care Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
073600-2025-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166505
Name
Arke Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
073600-2025-2
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166506
Name
College Health Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 3
Id
073600-2025-3
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166507
Name
First Point 24 Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 4
Id
073600-2025-4
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166508
Name
Frontline Referrals Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 5
Id
073600-2025-5
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166509
Name
Headway Essex

Related lots

1
Award 6
Id
073600-2025-6
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166510
Name
Learna Limited

Related lots

1
Award 7
Id
073600-2025-7
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166511
Name
Nouvita Healthcare Ltd

Related lots

1
Award 8
Id
073600-2025-8
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166512
Name
OptimalCarePlus Limited

Related lots

1
Award 9
Id
073600-2025-9
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-166513
Name
Southend Care Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
073600-2025-1
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-1
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
073600-2025-2
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-2
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
073600-2025-3
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-3
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
073600-2025-4
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-4
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
073600-2025-5
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-5
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 6
Id
073600-2025-6
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-6
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 7
Id
073600-2025-7
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-7
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 8
Id
073600-2025-8
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-8
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP
Entry 9
Id
073600-2025-9
Status
active
Award ID
073600-2025-9
Date Signed
31 Oct 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
0.01
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Basildon · UKH3 · SS14 3HG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH
  • Delivery location · UKH3

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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