Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Public Health Wales
2 Capital Quarter, 2 Capital Quarter
Cardiff
CF10 4BZ
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
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Hire of Fully Managed All-inclusive Vehicles for Diabetic Eye Screening
Reference number
PHW-STA-2324-045
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Continuation of service to support DESW service to reduce backlog of delayed participants and provide an equitable and accessible service by locating mobile units in areas were the programme are not able to secure a suitable clinic venue.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance
Public Health Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The following requirement is a continuation of current service to support Diabetic Eye Screening Wales.
This is a fully managed all-inclusive service that includes:
- Logistical planning of MSU in required areas
- Pre-agreed locations to site units
- Transport of the unit
- Allocated resource per day to manage the unit
- Fuel Charges
- Cleaning
The fully inclusive cost for a mobile unit is 600.00 GBP per day, with the total cost for the 6 months (+3 months + 3 months extensions) is 218,400.00 GBP This will take the total project value to 381,400.00 GBP and the reason for this VEAT. The service had previously used another supplier for a similar approach from Feb 2023 to March 2023. The expected throughput of participants was not achieved due to the regular issues experienced with the units and provider. As a result, a number of clinics and appointments had to be cancelled. Due to the issues experienced and costs and cancelling of appointments, this provider was not suitable for continuation.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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:
There has been significant delays in participants receiving their offer for an eye screening appointment which has been drastically reduced in the last 6 months whilst utilising the Tenovus service. Continuation of this service is needed to support DESW in continuing to reduce the backlog of delayed participants and provide an equitable and accessible service by locating mobile units in areas were the programme are not able to secure a suitable clinic venue.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-005547
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
PHW-STA-2324-045
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
Other reasons (discontinuation of procedure)
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:147095)
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