Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Contact
Rhian Sadler
Telephone
+44 1443848585
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision for the delivery of medical ultrasound education.
Reference number
HEIW-STA-548
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision for the delivery of medical ultrasound education to staff within Health Boards and Trusts within NHS Wales.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £207,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - WALES
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision for the delivery of medical ultrasound education to staff within Health Boards and Trusts within NHS Wales.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
The awarding of the contract has been made without prior publication in the Official Journal of the European Union due to a number of critical factors. It has been imperative to secure the continuation of provision from provider for the delivery of medical ultrasound education; to secure an agreement with provider will provide continuity to NHS Wales which is critical in this educational need.
This agreement is planned to be an interim solution especially due to the complication of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A previous tender demonstrated there are a very limited number of prospective providers who could potentially fulfil this educational need. Furthermore, there are even less providers who meet the specification within close proximity to Wales; providers also require an established Programme will be CASE accredited. Due to the exceptional requirements, only one provider has demonstrated the ability to meet all needs.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, provider also has further developed ways to deliver academic elements within the Programme which is critical as a customer and also, other providers would not be in a position to achieve this.
This agreement will take the ultrasound education through to 22/23; for any future requirements, a long term procurement exercise will be conducted where a high quality Health Professional Education and Training Service will be fulfilled. To achieve this, significant engagement will be undertaken to ensure acceptable procurement avenue is pursued.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
HEIW-STA-546
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 December 2020
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
UWE
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS161QY
Telephone
+44 000000
Fax
+44 000000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=105983.
(WA Ref:105983)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom