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

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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

9

9 SME

Lots

1

9 awarded

Published

13 Nov 2025

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.

Scope

Reference
ACE-0780-2024-MSE
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
17 Jun 2025 to 17 Jun 2026

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.

Main category
services
Contract locations
East of England

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
PSR Key Criteria 1 - Quality and Innovation40.00%quality
PSR Key Criteria 2 - ValuePass/Failquality
PSR Key Criteria 3 - Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability40.00%quality
PSR Key Criteria 4 - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice10.00%quality
PSR Key Criteria 5 - Social Value10.00%quality
100price

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 9 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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