Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Kent Community Health N H S Foundation Trust
Trinity House, 110 - 120 Upper Pemberton,
ASHFORD
TN25 4AZ
Contact
Sarah Woodcock
Telephone
+44 3001236683
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ4 - Kent
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
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
Contract for the provision of Tai Chi Instructors for the Community Chronic Pain Service
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Community Chronic Pain Service Provides a range of therapeutic options for people living with persistent pain. One of the movement therapies currently offered to be of benefit when living with persistent pain is Tai Chi. Tai Chi has shown to be beneficial with managing stress, relation, balance, freedom of movement and promoting better sleep.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £171,600
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service.
Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard" / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard" / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract has the option to extend by a further 1 x 12 month extension
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service.
Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract has the option to extend by 1 x 12 month extension
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Tai Chi Instructors for Community Chronic Pain Service.
Contract to be awarded to existing supplier under PSR Direct Award C process. 2 year contract plus 1 x 12 month extension.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Cost criterion - Name: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Contract can be extended by 1 x 12 month extension
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:
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 15 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.
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
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 March 2024
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
Matthew Brewer
Herne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £171,600
Total value of the contract/lot: £99,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2024
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
Gary Short
Broadstairs
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £171,600
Total value of the contract/lot: £39,600
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 February 2024
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
David Willis
Deal
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Sole trader
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £171,600
Total value of the contract/lot: £33,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) 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 15 March 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'
Representations should be sent via email to: sarah.woodcock2@nhs.net
Award decision makers are: Head of Integrated Service IMSK
There were no conflicts of interest,
The rationale behind the relative importance of the key criteria that Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust used to make the decision:
Reducing health inequalities, facilitating choice - this allows the Trust to offer a wide range of options for patient engaging with the service, meeting the needs and preferences and individual beliefs of people from a wide range of background and cultures.
Innovation/improving access - Tai Chi has been available within the East Kent Community Chronic Pain Service since 2007. Service improvement is a routine discussion with providers at contract meetings. The virtual classes were developed during COVID and have continued to run alongside traditional face to face classes which are run from 9 venues across East Kent.
Quality & Innovation - Patient satisfaction scores are consistently high and the service and providers are currently designing a Tai Chi outcome tool which will give specific information about this intervention.
Integration, collaboration - There is direct access to Tai Chi for patients who are accessing interventional pain services at East Kent Hospitals Trust.
Once patients have completed their NHS course of Tai Chi classes they are offered the option to continue which provides significant value for patients, sustainability for the service by reducing referrals, improving long term access to health and fitness and is of social value. The classes are run by qualified Tai Chi instructors with specialist knowledge of chronic pain.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford
Country
United Kingdom