Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Contact
Nicky Keeble
servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK23 - Somerset
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.somersetft.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
Provision of General Surgery Services (insourcing)
Reference number
PSR/CLIN037
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The aim is to provide additional theatre capacity (and where required outpatient and endoscopy sessions for the General Surgeons) to manage waiting times for Acute Surgery.
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: £300,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The aim is to provide additional theatre (and where required outpatient and endoscopy sessions for the General Surgeons) to manage waiting times for Acute Surgery.
The Authority is intending to award the contract to an existing provider following the direct award process C
This is a call off contract and the maximum expected lifetime value of the contract is £300,000.00
The contract dates are 01.04.24-31.03.26 with the option of 2 x 12 month extensions
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: 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: 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:
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 midnight on 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: No
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
20 February 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOMERSET SURGICAL SERVICES LTD
Weston General Hospital Grange Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 4TQ
Gateshead
NE11 0HF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC22 - Tyneside
National registration number
07692583
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: £300,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £300,000
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 midnight on 15 March 2024 via email to servicesteam.procurement@somersetft.nhs.uk. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
The decision makers were: Deputy Service Director – Surgery and Critical Care Group
No conflicts of interest were declared among decision makers.
The key criteria were weighted as follows:
30% quality and Innovation
30% Value
15% Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability
15% Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
10% Social value
Quality and value are the most important factors to ensure a high quality, safe and effective service can be provided to as many patients as possible to minimise waiting times.
The rationale for choosing the provider with reference to the key criteria:
The existing supplier is an established surgical services provider with a proven track record, and they are highly likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Country
United Kingdom