Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester District General Hospital,Turner Road
COLCHESTER
CO4 5JL
Contact
Commissioning Team
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH14 - Suffolk
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS)
Reference number
ESNEFT2229
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS)
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,521,146
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
North East Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 decision makers by 8 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
SCHEDULE 3
Regulation 9(4)
Content of notice of intention to award to the existing provider under Direct Award Process C
1.A statement that the relevant authority is intending to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.
An award has been made following Direct Award Process C
2.The contract title and reference.
Title: North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS)
Reference: North East Essex Diabetes Service (NEEDS)
3.The name and address of the registered office or principal place of business of the provider to whom an award is to be made.
Suffolk GP Federation
Riverside Clinic
2 Landseer Road
Ipswich
IP3 0AZ
4.A description of the relevant health care services to which the contract relates, including the most relevant CPV code
North East Essex Diabetes Service
85323000-9 - Community health services, but only in respect of community health services which are delivered to individuals
5.The approximate lifetime value of the contract.
£5,521,146
6.Details of the award decision-makers.
Governance – NICS Collaborative and NEE Community Services (NEECS) DMT
Key Individuals - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT)::
Associate Director of Operations- NEECS
General Manager for Planned Care & Neighbourhood Working - NEECS
7.A statement explaining the award decision-makers’ reasons for selecting the chosen provider, with reference to the key criteria.
Considered by SNEE ICB and guidance obtained to use PSR Regulations
Key Criteria:
1. Quality and Innovation – The Provider is constantly thriving to provide innovative services within NEE and have won several national awards to this effect. The Provider consistently delivers against their key performance indicators (KPIs) both within an acute and community setting and have robust mechanisms in place where KPI’s are altered.
2. Value - They have consistently over a period of time delivered a valuable service within the available budget allocation
3. Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability – The Provider works closely with acute and community services within ESNEFT and primary care settings within North East Essex to deliver the best patient outcomes for diabetic patients in the area.
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice – The Provider analyses their data at PCN/practice level and works with primary care settings to tackle inequalities in the services offered. The Provider works with ESNEFT to ensure all patients within NEE are able to access their services, in example, diabetic foot MDT clinics for Tendring caseload.
5. Social Value – The Provider works across a variety of acute and community settings to support ease of access. They use local workforce to add to their social value.
8.Any declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest.
None declared
9.Information as to how any conflicts or potential conflicts of interest were managed.
All Key individuals at Section 6 completed and signed SNEE ICB Declaration of interest Forms. At all meetings attendees are/will be asked to declare any interests.
two.2.14) Additional information
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 decision makers by 8 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.’
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
27 February 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes