Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Beech House, Witham Park, Waterside South
Lincoln
LN5 7JH
Contact
James Padden
james.padden@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.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
Initial Health Assessments for Looked After Children -PSR Most Suitable Provider
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service is for provision of Initial Health Assessment (IHAs) for Looked After Children (LAC), also known as Children in Care (CiC) in Lincolnshire.
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.
The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.
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: £102,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF30 - Lincolnshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
The intention is to award this contract using the most suitable provider process.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Proposed contract length 3-months (with option to extend for a further 12-month period) from 10 May 2025.
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.2.14) Additional information
To provide Initial Health Assessments for Children in the Care of Lincolnshire County Council and those Children in Care placed into Lincolnshire by external authorities.
Provider will ensure that the content of the health assessment conducted by the Paediatrician will include:
• Ascertaining if the child is registered with a local GP
• Ascertain the child is registered with a dentist and record whether a dental check-up has been undertaken within the previous 12 months and record if there are any reported missing, filled or decayed teeth or undergoing orthodontic treatments
• Collating the previous health history and current health status
• Details of the current carer
• A record of the child’s birth history if known
• Birth family health history
• Identifying whether the child is up to date with their immunisation history
• Identifying any allergies
• Recording current medications
• Lifestyle. If appropriate for the age of the child, discuss:
o Smoking status
o Relationships/Sexual health
o Alcohol/substance (misuse)
o Diet
• Conducting a development examination, appropriate to the age of the child.
• Conducting a full physical examination, appropriate to the child’s age. To include:
o Visual acuity
o Hearing
o Teeth
o Head circumference (where appropriate) with centile
o Height and weight with centiles
o Cardiovascular system
o Respiratory system
o Gastrointestinal system
o Nervous system
Provider(s) wishing to express interest and be considered for the Most Suitable Provider process must register on Atamis and submit response via Atamis stating you would like to be considered.
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-038536
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Trust Headquarters, Lincoln County Hospital, Greetwell Road, Lincoln, LN2 5QY
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
01058065
Internet address
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £102,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,479
Section six. Complementary information
six.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 avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The decision to award the contract will be made by Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust.
It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust
Bridge House
Sleaford
LN5 7JH
Country
United Kingdom