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Published 7 Jun 2023, 09:11 BST

Official UK procurement notice

RBG Public Health Framework

Official notice

Authority: Royal Borough of Greenwich (Local council)

Framework agreement4 lotsServicesRestricted procedureMax 4 lots per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£196,686,706total for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 20 Sept 2024awarded 19 Mar 2025
Lots 4max 4 won per supplier

What is being bought4 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 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 by midnight on 02/04/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Representations should be sent: procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Award decision maker: Chief Officer for RBG Public Health

No conflicts of interest were identified as part of this process.

CPV: Community health services · Family-planning services · Rehabilitation services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
20 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 31 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure

4 lots · all with a published value · win at most 4 of them
Lot #1Sexual Health ServicesAwardedPublished value£24,657,612

This notice is an intention to award a framework under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the appointment of providers onto the RBG Public Health Framework following the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process.

Lot 1 Sexual Health Services include but is not limited to:GUM services, STI testing, STI treatment, CASH (Contraception and Sexual Health) Services, Reproductive health, STI/HIV prevention including Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). As well as online provision.

The evaluation involved the Basic Selection Criteria which was evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and additional questions which were scored. Tenderers who met the minimum criteria are to be appointed onto the framework.

RBG is establishing a flexible Framework Agreement which deviates from traditional Framework Agreements in that it is designed to enable new providers to be admitted to it during its term.

Services will be called off from the Framework through mini-competitions. Providers appointed to the relevant Lot will be invited to participate. The Council may in its discretion choose to award an order via a direct award process only where there is only one supplier under the relevant lot or where the other suppliers under the lot are unable to provide the Services.

This procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive procedure. This Framework may also be used with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board.

The maximum value of spend on this Lot for all potential call off contracts is £24,657,612. This anticipated to be within a range from £19,726,089 to £24,657,612. RBG provides no guarantee of any work or any minimum volumes to any appointed Framework Provider

The framework is a newly established framework. The framework will include both new and existing providers. The framework will be for a term of 4 years. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2025.

Delivery: London
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Preventative Health ServicesAwardedPublished value£36,905,205

This notice is an intention to award a framework under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the appointment of providers onto the RBG Public Health Framework following the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process.

Lot 2 Prevention Health Services may include but is not limited to smoking cessation services, diet and nutrition services, exercise and physical activity, live well services, NHS Health checks, weight management services and digital online services.

RBG is establishing a flexible Framework Agreement which deviates from traditional Framework Agreements in that it is designed to enable new providers to be admitted to it during its term.

The evaluation involved the Basic Selection Criteria which was evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and additional questions which were scored. Tenderers who met the minimum criteria are to be appointed onto the framework.

This procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive procedure. This Framework may also be used with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board.

Services will be called off from the Framework through mini-competitions. Providers appointed to the relevant Lot will be invited to participate. The Council may in its discretion choose to award an order via a direct award process only where there is only one supplier under the relevant lot or where the other suppliers under the lot are unable to provide the Services.

The maximum value of spend for all call off contracts on this Lot is £36,905,205. This is anticipated to be within a range of £29,524,164 - £36,905,205. RBG provides no guarantee of any work or any minimum volumes to any appointed Framework Provider.

The framework will include both new and existing providers.

The framework is a newly established framework.

The framework is a newly established framework. The framework will be for a term of 4 years. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2025.

Delivery: London
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Drug & Alcohol ServicesAwardedPublished value£135,123,889

This notice is an intention to award a framework under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the appointment of providers onto the RBG Public Health Framework following the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process.

Lot 3 Drug & Alcohol Services includes but is not limited to Resident and Community Treatment, Specialist misuse service provision, and associated services such as prescribing, psychological support and aftercare. This Lot also covers associated services with drug & alcohol provision such as specialist legal support services, specialist dentistry, digital services, community support groups/projects and support services for families.

RBG is establishing a flexible Framework Agreement which deviates from traditional Framework Agreements in that it is designed to enable new providers to be admitted to it during its term.

The evaluation involved the Basic Selection Criteria which was evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and additional questions which were scored. Tenderers who met the minimum criteria are to be appointed onto the framework.

This procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive procedure. This Framework may also be used with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board.

Services will be called off from the Framework through mini-competitions. Providers appointed to the relevant Lot will be invited to participate. The Council may in its discretion choose to award an order via a direct award process only where there is only one supplier under the relevant lot or where the other suppliers under the lot are unable to provide the Services.

The maximum value of spend for all call off contracts on this Lot is £135,123,889. This is anticipated to be within a range of £23,259,111 - £135,123,889. This Lot may be used and/or accessed with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board. RBG provides no guarantee of any work or any minimum volumes to any appointed Framework Provider.

The framework will include both new and existing providers. The framework is a newly established framework.

The framework will be for a term of 4 years. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2025.

Delivery: London
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Combination Lot for Integrated ServicesAwardedPublished value£196,686,706

This notice is an intention to award a framework under the competitive process of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the appointment of providers onto the RBG Public Health Framework following the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process.

The Lot 4 is any possible combination of any of the services as described in Lot 1 Sexual Health Services, Lot 2 Preventative Health Services and Lot 3 Drug & Alcohol Services resulting in the delivery of Integrated Services. Tenderers who are appointed to two Lots or more (from Lot 1 Sexual Health Services, Lot 2 Preventive Health Services and Lot 3 Drug & Alcohol Services) will automatically be appointed to Lot 4 Combination Lot for integrated services.

RBG is establishing a flexible Framework Agreement which deviates from traditional Framework Agreements in that it is designed to enable new providers to be admitted to it during its term.

The evaluation involved the Basic Selection Criteria which was evaluated on a pass/fail basis, and additional questions which were scored. Tenderers who met the minimum criteria are to be appointed onto the framework.

This procurement adheres to the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) competitive procedure. This Framework may also be used with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board.

Services will be called off from the Framework through mini-competitions. Providers appointed to the relevant Lot will be invited to participate. The Council may in its discretion choose to award an order via a direct award process only where there is only one supplier under the relevant lot or where the other suppliers under the lot are unable to provide the Services.

The maximum value of spend for all call off contracts on this Lot is £196,686,706. This is anticipated to be within a range of £10,000 - £196,686,706. This Lot may be used and/or accessed with the agreement of the Royal Borough of Greenwich by the six South East London (SEL) Boroughs and the South East London (SEL) Integrated Commissioning Board. RBG provides no guarantee of any work or any minimum volumes to any appointed Framework Provider.

The framework will include both new and existing providers. The framework is a newly established framework.

The framework will be for a term of 4 years. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2025.

Delivery: London
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “RBG Public Health Framework” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
7 Jun 2023, 09:11 BST
Last source update
21 Mar 2025, 14:27 GMT
Award evaluation window
20 Sept 2024 – …
Authority reference
DN673415
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-010730
Classification (CPV)
Community health servicesFamily-planning servicesRehabilitation services
Delivery area
London (UKI44)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d435 Find a Tender
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 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 the Council by midnight on 02/04/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.

Publisher note: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 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 the Council by midnight on 02/04/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR. Representations should be made to procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk The decision maker for the award of this contract is the Chief Officer for RBG Public Health There were 0 conflicts of interests identified. The chosen providers met the minimum requirements set out in the tender documentation. Quality and price will be evaluated at mini-competition stage.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
20 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
20 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

3 Jun 2024 → 21 Mar 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    3 Jun 2024, 00:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    20 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    20 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    21 Mar 2025, 14:27 GMT

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Aug 2024
  1. Published value updated to £196,686,706
    20 Aug 2024, 09:28 BST
    was £35,500,000
  2. Status changed to active
    20 Aug 2024, 09:28 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    20 Aug 2024, 09:28 BST
  4. Deadline published: 20 Sept 2024, 12:00 BST
    20 Aug 2024, 09:28 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    21 Mar 2025, 14:27 GMT
  6. Procurement method changed
    21 Mar 2025, 14:27 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 31admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 20busiest of 4 lots
Contracts signed 20latest 19 Mar 2025

42 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Contract 010730-2025-Combination Lot-38

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Combination Lot-39

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Combination Lot-40

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Combination Lot-41

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Combination Lot-42

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drug & Alcohol-31

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drug & Alcohol-32

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drugs & Alcohol-33

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drugs & Alcohol-34

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drugs & Alcohol-35

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drugs & Alcohol-36

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Drugs & Alcohol-37

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-12

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-13

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-14

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-15

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-16

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-17

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Contract 010730-2025-Preventative Health Services-18

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active
  • Preventative Health Services

    Signed
    19 Mar 2025
    Value
    —
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Sexual Health Services13bids——£19,726,089 – £24,657,612
2 · Preventative Health Services20bids——£29,524,164 – £36,905,205
3 · Drug & Alcohol Services7bids——£23,259,111 – £135,123,889
4 · Combination Lot for Integrated Services5bids——£10,000 – £196,686,706

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services 3rd Floor, The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich, London, London, SE18 6HQContact email Published organisation website ↗

Framework contractors & participating bidders

40 commercial parties on the notice
Show 30 more suppliers

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria