Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Procurement Department, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone
+44 1412013616
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
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
NHSGGC0601 - Travel Health
Reference number
GGC0601
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Travel risk assessments, advice and vaccinations (if required) are provided to reduce the risk of transmission of diseases amongst patients and their families including children travelling to countries where these diseases are still prevalent, to contribute to the protection of individuals who may have a suboptimal response to their own immunisations, or to avoid disruption to services that provide their care. The four vaccinations provided by the NHS and included in this service offering are Revaxis, Hepatitis A, Typhoid and Cholera.
The introduction of the new Standard General Medical Services (GMS) Contract and the related Vaccine Transformation Programme (VTP) has created an opportunity for a new provider of travel risk assessment and vaccinations in NHS GGC.
From April 2022, General Practitioners will no longer deliver travel vaccinations to their patients as part of the proposed changes in the Vaccine Transformation Programme (VTP).
NHSGGC therefore is required to secure a model of delivery.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Glasgow North West
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option availablt
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Glasgow South
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Inverclyde
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Renfrewshire
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option availabel
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East Renfrewshire
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East Dunbartonshire
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West Dunbartonshire
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM81 - East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Helensburgh & Lomond
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extension option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Glasgow North East
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM82 - Glasgow City
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The objective of the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Travel Health Service is to provide a “one-stop” patient-centred, comprehensive, consistent and accessible travel advice and vaccination service for patients.
The Service is available to all travellers who require advice and / or vaccinations for travelling to a destination considered at risk of tropical disease. This service includes the provision of vaccinations to children. More generic advice on travel can be sought on line for those patients who have IT access and literacy.
Travel Vaccinations provided by the NHS will be available, as required, to eligible patients under the terms of the NHSGGC Patient Group Directions (PGD’s) for Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Cholera and Revaxis.
The vaccinations specified in the Scottish Statement of Financial Entitlements (SFE) or subsequent legislation must be provided as free to the traveller as part of NHS provision. The vaccinations or oral medication listed in the SFE will be subject to subsequent legislation.
The vaccinations or oral medication not listed in the SFE, but otherwise indicated as appropriate in the provision of travel health prophylaxis, will be charged for as a private prescription
Treatment offered must not be restricted to that available on the NHS, but should include that which would incur a fee payable by the traveller, e.g. for malaria, rabies, yellow fever, Japanese Encephalitis Meningitis ACWY, Hepatitis B and tick-born encephalitis. The aim is to provide a complete travel advice service that incorporates those elements available on the NHS with the opportunity to access and pay for those not available through the NHS.
The Provider will be responsible for the provision of immunisation advice (both written and verbal) to the patient and / or parent / guardian of a child.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Quality / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: Commerical / Weighting: 0
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
3 x 12 month extensions option available
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
With reference to SPD question 4B.4, tenderer are required to state the value for the following financial ratio):
Current Ratio (Liquidity ration)
(Total Current Assets divided by total current liabilities)
The acceptable range for this financial ration is:
>0.99
With reference to SPD question 4B.4, tenderers are required to state the value for the following financial ratio):
Net Profit Margin
(Net profits divided by revenue x 100)
The acceptable range for this financial ratio is
>0 (i.e positive)
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
With reference to SPD question 4B.5.1a It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract Professional Indemnity Insurance = GBP2m
With reference to SPD question 4B.5.1b It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = GBP5m
With reference to SPD question 4B.5.2 It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract Public Liability Insurance = GBP10m
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
With reference to SPD question 4C.1.2, Bidders are required to provide examples that demonstrate they have the relevant experience to deliver this service. Examples must be from within the last 3 years. You should use the attached template to provide 2 examples that demonstrate experience that is relevant to this procurement exercise. If you cannot provide any examples you should explain why at the bottom of the template. Your completed response should be no more than 2 pages of A4. The completed document should be uploaded to question 4C.1.2 of the qualification envelope on PCS-Tender. This is a pass/fail question. Failure to provide examples will result in your tender being rejected. Failure to provide examples that demonstrate relevant experience will result in your tender being rejected.
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
With reference to SPD question 4D.1, Bidders must evidence a regularly reviewed and documented policy for Health and Safety (H&S) management endorsed by the Chief Executive Officer, or equivalent. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work and set out responsibilities for H&S management at all levels within the organisation. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of your operations and set out your company's responsibilities of health and safety management and compliance with legislation. This is a pass/fail question. Failure to evidence your policy will result in your tender being rejected. Failure to evidence a policy that meets the requirements will result in your tender being rejected.
With reference to SPD question 4D.1, Bidders should hold and evidence or commit to obtain, within 6 months of the contract start date, a whistleblowing policy consistent with the National Whistleblowing Standards that can be found at the following link: https://inwo.spso.org.uk/national-whistleblowing-%20standards
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
10 February 2022
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
10 February 2022
Local time
1:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 20399. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom