Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board
King Edward VII Hospital St Leonards Road
Windsor
SL4 3DP
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.frimley.icb.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.frimley.icb.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
East Berkshire Children and Young People Therapy Services
Reference number
C300600
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for East Berkshire Children and Young Peoples Therapy Services.
The contract period is for an initial 5 years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
The total contract value including extensions is £27,379,611
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Healthcare 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 28 February 2025.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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: £27,379,611
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
East Berkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice following a competitive process for East Berkshire Children and Young Peoples Therapy Services.
The contract period is for an initial 5 years from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
The total contract value including extensions is £27,379,611
A partnership was formed between NHS Frimley ICB and Local Authorities across East Berkshire: Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Bracknell Forest and Slough to develop a new specification and re-design the model of delivery under a single contract.
The successful provider is Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality & Innovation / Weighting: 26
Quality criterion - Name: Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability / Weighting: 24
Quality criterion - Name: Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 20
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.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-025261
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
14 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London House, London Road, Bracknell
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
National registration number
CRN: N/A - Monitor No. 110009
Internet address
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
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: £27,379,611
Total value of the contract/lot: £27,379,611
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The award decision makers for the provision of East Berkshire Children and Young Peoples Therapy Services were:
NHS Frimley ICB (Lead Commissioner)
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead LA (Associate Commissioner)
Bracknell Forest LA (Associate Commissioner)
Slough LA (Associate Commissioner).
There were no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest of individuals making the decision.
The key criteria were weighted in accordance with requirements for the Children and Young Peoples Therapy Services and Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were successful when assessed against the key criteria.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 28 February 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of the PSR.
Written representations should be sent to scwcsu.cbprocurement@nhs.net
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (hosted by NHS England)
Omega House, 112 Southampton Road
Eastleigh
SO50 5PB
Country
United Kingdom