Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London House, London Road
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
Contact
Max Mercier
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ11 - Berkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
https://www.berkshirehealthcare.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
STI Online Testing
Reference number
PR BHFT 0567
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
STI Online Testing
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: £576,666
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
Main site or place of performance
Berkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of STI Online Testing. The Trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The value of the contract is £576,666 ex VAT. The service will be provided 01/03/2025 - 30/06/2028.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 Health Care Service (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the Standstill Period. Representation by providers must be made to the relevant authorities by 07/03/2025. The 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
25 February 2025
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
SH:24 CIC
35a Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7JB
Telephone
+44 07479198873
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
08737119
Internet address
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: £576,666
Lowest offer: £576,666 / Highest offer: £576,666 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Provision of Sexually Transmitted Online Testing Services. The Trust intend to award the contract to an existing provider under direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The value of the contract is £576,666 ex VAT. The service will be provided during 01/03/2025 - 31/06/2028.
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 07/03/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any representations should be emailed to: Max.Mercier@berkshire.nhs.uk.
The award decision was made by the Chief Financial Officer. No conflicts of interest were identified. An assessment of the supplier was made looking at quality and innovation; value; integration, collaboration, and service sustainability; improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice; social value, and basic selection criteria. It was assessed that the supplier had been doing a satisfactory job and was expected to continue to do a satisfactory job.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London House, London Road
Bracknell
RG12 2UT
Country
United Kingdom