- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
- Lot 3. Provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD), Intrauterine System (IUS) and Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) Fitting and Removal Service for Contraceptive Purposes
- Lot 4. Provision of oral Emergency Contraception (EC) to Women under 25 Years of Age
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8RA
Contact
Mr Baz Mistry
Telephone
+44 1163055119
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Buyer's address
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=51a06a32-4a61-eb11-8106-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=51a06a32-4a61-eb11-8106-005056b64545
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Public Health Community Based Services
Reference number
DN447461
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a re-fresh of the Public Health Community Based Services Framework for Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council, as outlined in the original procurement documentation. The objective of this re-fresh is to identify and appoint additional service providers for the following lots (current framework providers need not re-apply):
Lot 1 - Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy.
Lot 3 - Provision of intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS) and sub-dermal implants (SDI) Fitting and Removal Service for contraceptive purposes and for gynaecological (non-contraceptive) purposes including management of menorrhagia and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Lot 4 - Provision of oral Emergency Contraception (EC) to women under 25 years of age.
Please note, Lot 2 Provision of NHS Health Checks, will not be re-procured as the Authorities have identified that there is 100% practice population coverage under this lot.
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement…under the Light Touch Regime
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,328,200
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
Provision of Smoking Cessation Pharmacotherapy
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The stop smoking service forms part of a wider tobacco control programme. The stop smoking service is targeted at those individuals who smoke and are thinking of either quitting or cutting down their tobacco use. The stop smoking service will identify those smokers who want and are eligible to use prescription-only medication (Varenicline/Champix) as part of their overall treatment plan.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
Option to extend for a further 12 months
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
Provision of Intrauterine Device (IUD), Intrauterine System (IUS) and Sub-Dermal Implants (SDI) Fitting and Removal Service for Contraceptive Purposes
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision, monitoring, fitting and removal of Intrauterine Devices (IUDs), Intrauterine Systems (IUSs) and/or Sub-Dermal Implants (SDIs) to a practice population as part of a wider range of contraceptive options provided, and the provision, review and subsequent removal, of Levonorgestrel Intrauterine System (LNGIUS) for gynaecological (non-contraceptive) purposes including management of menorrhagia and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) commissioned on behalf of the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Ongoing management of gynaecological issues are not included in this agreement. (The element of care covered by this specification in relation to use of LNG-IUS for management of gynaecological conditions such as menorrhagia is detailed in Appendix B.) This service will be provided by the provider for all registered patients only, unless otherwise agreed by the local authorities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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
Option to extend for a further 12 months
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
Provision of oral Emergency Contraception (EC) to Women under 25 Years of Age
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85121100 - General-practitioner services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of free oral emergency contraception from community based settings situated within the local authority boundaries:
(a) this service must be delivered by appropriately accredited clinical practitioners (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain registered) working at the designated community provider and their name and registration number must be given as requested by the local authority;
b) the aim of this service is to reduce unintended conception and improve sexual health for young people.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
12
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
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: 2019/S 224-549701
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 March 2021
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
4 March 2021
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Construction and Technology Court (Queens Bench Division) (Branch of High Court of Justice)
Priory Courts, 33 Bull Street
Birmingham
B4 6DS
Telephone
+44 1216814441
Country
United Kingdom