Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Fareham and Gosport CCG
Fareham
gillian.merritt@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.farehamandgosportccg.nhs.uk/
one.1) Name and addresses
South Eastern Hampshire CCG
Fareham
Gillian.merritt@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southeasternhampshireccg.nhs.uk/
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Community Cardiology Service
Reference number
F13049
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for provision Community Cardiology Services via a new short term contract (effectively continuing existing service provision).
The Community Cardiology Services delivered by South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service have been working together to pilot treatment and diagnostics to low risk patients in the community setting so that secondary care cardiology services can focus on high risk patients and complex care.
Due in large part to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has significantly delayed plans to test the model to inform future commissioning intentions for this service, it is necessary to extend the current arrangement.
Under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority considers COVID-19 to be a state of urgency that has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. A response to the pandemic is therefore required in order to safeguard public health risks and risk to life by securing safe and continued service provision.
Accordingly, NHS South Eastern Hampshire and Fareham and Gosport CCGs has decided to enter into a contract with South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service using the 'competitive procedure without prior publication for reasons of extreme urgency' (Reg 32(2)(c) PCR 2015), brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, for the following reasons:
• To maintain service delivery and continuity during and after the Covid-19 response.
• A change of provider would disrupt continuity and would be to the detriment of patient care and the local health system, noting that exit and mobilisation periods are a key consideration for robust strategic planning.
• Resources in the contracting authority/provider have been redirected to support frontline activities including direct care for patients and efforts to support supply chain activities. Additional time will allow the Contracting Authority the time required to determine what role the community services will play in the cardiology pathway going forward, confirm true activity levels, benefits of the service and a proposed future model with clearly defined pathways. It will also ensure continuity of service whilst the proposed direction of travel for the service is finalised.
Further justification is supported by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note - Responding to Covid -19 PPN01/20 and PPN01/21.
This PCR Regulation 32 Contract Award notice is being published to notify the award of the contract for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 6 month period from 1st April 2021. This time is considered necessary and proportional to alleviate the risk posed by the outbreak and, will give the above named Contracting Authority sufficient time to comply with undertaking a compliant competitive procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The value of this award is £447,849 for 18 months ie 12+6 months. (South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance £221,274 & The Grange Cardiology Service £226,575) for the population of Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire CCGs.
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: £447,849
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for provision Community Cardiology Services via a new short term contract (effectively continuing existing service provision).
The Community Cardiology Services delivered by South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service have been working together to pilot treatment and diagnostics to low risk patients in the community setting so that secondary care cardiology services can focus on high risk patients and complex care.
Due in large part to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has significantly delayed plans to test the model to inform future commissioning intentions for this service, it is necessary to extend the current arrangement.
Under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority considers COVID-19 to be a state of urgency that has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. A response to the pandemic is therefore required in order to safeguard public health risks and risk to life by securing safe and continued service provision.
Accordingly, NHS South Eastern Hampshire and Fareham and Gosport CCGs has decided to enter into a contract with South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service using the 'competitive procedure without prior publication for reasons of extreme urgency' (Reg 32(2)(c) PCR 2015), brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, for the following reasons:
• To maintain service delivery and continuity during and after the Covid-19 response.
• A change of provider would disrupt continuity and would be to the detriment of patient care and the local health system, noting that exit and mobilisation periods are a key consideration for robust strategic planning.
• Resources in the contracting authority/provider have been redirected to support frontline activities including direct care for patients and efforts to support supply chain activities. Additional time will allow the Contracting Authority the time required to determine what role the community services will play in the cardiology pathway going forward, confirm true activity levels, benefits of the service and a proposed future model with clearly defined pathways. It will also ensure continuity of service whilst the proposed direction of travel for the service is finalised.
Further justification is supported by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note - Responding to Covid -19 PPN01/20 and PPN01/21.
This PCR Regulation 32 Contract Award notice is being published to notify the award of the contract for 12 months with an option to extend for a further 6 month period from 1st April 2021. This time is considered necessary and proportional to alleviate the risk posed by the outbreak and, will give the above named Contracting Authority sufficient time to comply with undertaking a compliant competitive procurement process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The value of this award is £447,849 for 18 months ie 12+6 months. (South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance £221,274 & The Grange Cardiology Service £226,575) for the population of Fareham & Gosport and South Eastern Hampshire CCGs.
A copy of the requirement specification can be viewed by logging into https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
If you are already registered on the portal, login as usual and go to step 6 below, otherwise:
1. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page.
2. Enter your correct business and user details.
3. Note the email address chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete.
4. You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure)
5. Login to the portal with the username/password; you will be prompted to change your password on first login.
6. Hover your mouse over the "Tenders" button on the main toolbar and choose 'Current'
7. Scroll through the opportunities and select 'F13049'.
8. Click on the 'View Details' button and select the Clarification tab to view the specification.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
A copy of the requirement specification can be viewed by logging into https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
If you are already registered on the portal, login as usual and go to step 6 below, otherwise:
1. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page.
2. Enter your correct business and user details.
3. Note the email address chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete.
4. You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure)
5. Login to the portal with the username/password; you will be prompted to change your password on first login.
6. Hover your mouse over the "Tenders" button on the main toolbar and choose 'Current'
7. Scroll through the opportunities and select 'F13049'.
8. Click on the 'View Details' button and select the Clarification tab to view the specification.
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 COVID-19 outbreak has given rise to an urgent need for provision Community Cardiology Services via a new short term contract (effectively continuing existing service provision).
The Community Cardiology Services delivered by South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service have been working together to pilot treatment and diagnostics to low risk patients in the community setting so that secondary care cardiology services can focus on high risk patients and complex care.
Due in large part to the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has significantly delayed plans to test the model to inform future commissioning intentions for this service, it is necessary to extend the current arrangement.
Under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Contracting Authority considers COVID-19 to be a state of urgency that has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen. A response to the pandemic is therefore required in order to safeguard public health risks and risk to life by securing safe and continued service provision.
Accordingly, NHS South Eastern Hampshire and Fareham and Gosport CCGs has decided to enter into a contract with South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance and The Grange Cardiology Service using the 'competitive procedure without prior publication for reasons of extreme urgency' (Reg 32(2)(c) PCR 2015), brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak, for the following reasons:
• To maintain service delivery and continuity during and after the Covid-19 response.
• A change of provider would disrupt continuity and would be to the detriment of patient care and the local health system, noting that exit and mobilisation periods are a key consideration for robust strategic planning.
• Resources in the contracting authority/provider have been redirected to support frontline activities including direct care for patients and efforts to support supply chain activities. Additional time will allow the Contracting Authority the time required to determine what role the community services will play in the cardiology pathway going forward, confirm true activity levels, benefits of the service and a proposed future model with clearly defined pathways. It will also ensure continuity of service whilst the proposed direction of travel for the service is finalised.
Further justification is supported by guidance issued by the Cabinet Office Procurement Policy Note - Responding to Covid -19 PPN01/20 and PPN01/21.
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
Contract No
F13049
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
South Hampshire Primary Care Alliance
Portsmouth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
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: £221,274
Total value of the contract/lot: £221,274
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
F13049
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 March 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Grange Cardiology Service
Petersfield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
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: £226,575
Total value of the contract/lot: £226,575
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
A copy of the requirement specification can be viewed by logging into https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning
If you are already registered on the portal, login as usual and go to step 6 below, otherwise:
1. Click the "Register" link on the left-hand side of the page.
2. Enter your correct business and user details.
3. Note the email address chosen and Click "Register My Company" when complete.
4. You will receive an email with your unique password (keep this secure)
5. Login to the portal with the username/password; you will be prompted to change your password on first login.
6. Hover your mouse over the "Tenders" button on the main toolbar and choose 'Current'
7. Scroll through the opportunities and select 'F13049'.
8. Click on the 'View Details' button and select the Clarification tab to view the specification.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHSE
London
Country
United Kingdom