Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
Carrie-Anne.Hiscock@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
PSR/CMH037 Parent Carer Phoneline
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of phoneline to support parent carers.
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: £25,200
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK23 - Somerset
Main site or place of performance
Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The service will benefit Parent Carers and families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Somerset, enabling them to have a voice, support each other and access information to support their child's needs.
Contract start date: 1 April 2024
Contract end date: 31 March 2026
Total contract value: £25,200
two.2.5) Award criteria
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: 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 26/3/24. 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
13 March 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Somerset Parent Carer Frum CIC
Unit 2 32 Goldcroft Yeovil
Yeovil
BA21 4DH
Telephone
+44 1458259384
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK23 - Somerset
National registration number
10227489
Internet address
www.somersetparentcarerforum.org.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: £25,200
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,200
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 12 midnight on 26/3/24 via email to: Carrie-Anne.Hiscock@SomersetFT.nhs.uk.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Decision maker: Deputy Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
No conflicts of interest were declared.
The key criteria were weighted as follows: Quality and innovation (30%), Value (20%), Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability (30%), Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (10%); Social Value (10%). Quality and collaboration are the most important factors for this contract, as the Provider will be supporting a vulnerable group in the community and working closely with the Trust's CAMHS service to provide mental health support.
As the incumbent and an established local charity, the Provider has a track record of providing support to parent carers. The service works closely with statutory partners to ensure that we are all aware of the issues that parent carers are experiencing and allows us to focus collaboratively on how we can support this vulnerable group across Somerset. The Provider uses a range of engagement methods (phone, online, face-to-face). The Service contributes to improving community cohesion and the wider health and wellbeing of the population.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
Country
United Kingdom