Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bedford Borough Council
Borough Hall,Cauldwell Street
BEDFORD
MK429AP
UK
Contact person: Henry Masih
Telephone: +44 1234718711
E-mail: henry.masih@bedford.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH24
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bedford.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of weight management services for people living with a Learning Disability
Reference number: BBC PH 03652
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85141000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
provision for specialist weight management programme for people living with a learning disability (LD) who reside in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. Bedford Borough Council would commission the programme on behalf of both local authorities.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH24
UKH25
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
deliver a clinical 'Service for People who have a Learning Disability' (SPLD) that has established referral pathways and includes staff specialisms in nutrition and LD
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/08/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach 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.
detail of the award decision makers can be sought through commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
the intention is to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
08/07/2024