Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NWSSP - Cardiff & Vale UHB
4-5 Charnwood Court,, Heol Billingsley, Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
Contact
Sophie Stacey
Telephone
+44 2921508274
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
Patient Specific RMN 24/7 Care Package
Reference number
CAV-STA (22-23) 164
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Cardiff & Vale UHB have a requirement to utilise a nursing agency for an initial 3 month period.
A patient specific 24/7 care package is required by a specialist RMN.
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: £396,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79624000 - Supply services of nursing personnel
- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for specialist Nursing support to help with a vulnerable patient. The requirement will initially be for 3 months with the option to extend further 3 months if required. A registered nurse with specialist training in mental health or registered learning disability nurse will be required to provide care on a one-to-one 24/7 assignment basis.
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:
Cardiff & Vale UHB have an urgent requirement for specialist Nursing support to help with a vulnerable patient. The requirement will initially be for 3 months with the option to extend further 3 months if required. A registered nurse with specialist training in mental health or registered learning disability nurse will be required to provide care on a one-to-one 24/7 assignment basis.
Over the last 12 months, the HB have explored other options such as contracted agencies via all Wales framework. However, it has proven to be difficult to fulfil the shifts on an ad-hoc basis with the patients’ circumstances. Where it has been difficult to fulfil shifts Senior or Lead Nurses have looked after the patient, pulling them away from the emergency unit and other patients’ needs, putting significant pressure on the directorate. The patient’s behaviour is deteriorating, hence the need for a reliable package of care.
The requirement for a 24/7 care package has been offered to contracted agencies and no agencies were able to provide staff with the continuity and reliability required. There is not a contracted agency able to provide a package only ad hoc service. With patient risk in mind, the only option is to implement a reliable care package with Thornbury Nursing Services.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
CAV-STA (22-23) 164
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Thornbury Nursing Services
The Pavilions
Bristol
BS138BX
Telephone
+44 1174504183
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £396,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:129306)
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