Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Stepping Hill Hospital, Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK138EN
Contact
Susan Rigby
contract.queries@stockport.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
NHS Organisation Data Service
RWJ
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
Ophthalmology Outsourcing
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85111000 - Hospital services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Intention to award a contract for outsourced ophthalmology services under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime
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: £200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 24th March 2025.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: 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 an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
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
12 March 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
Community Health and Eyecare Ltd
Stockport
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Companies House
07296068
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: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is an intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 25th March 2025.
Contract Details:
It is the intention of the decision makers, Stockport NHS FT (the FT) to award the contract to:
Community Health and Eyecare Ltd.
There is no guaranteed level of activity under the contract.
The contract will run from 1st April 2025 up to 31st March 2026.
Reasons for selecting existing supplier against the Key Criteria:
The existing supplier is fully satisfying the current contract. A narrative assessment against the contract criteria has been undertaken.
Quality and Innovation - The supplier provides a safe and efficient outsourced service, supporting the FT in meeting national standards. They have sufficient capacity to be able to continue to provide the service from the new contract start date.
Value - The supplier currently delivers the activity within budget, and has a proven record of working well with the FT to provide the service.
Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - The supplier has worked collaboratively with the FT to develop local processes and procedures to ensure that a safe an effective outsourced service is provided within budget.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - The current service offers appointment times outside of typical Monday-Friday hours providing greater choice and flexibility for patients, which will continue in the new contract period.
Social Value - The supplier offers a local solution to capacity restraints within the service.
No conflicts of interest have been declared.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport
Country
United Kingdom